CO4 0BX is a safe, established residential area on Alderton Road, 1.0km from Parson's Heath in Colchester. Administratively it sits within St Anne's and St John's ward and the Colchester constituency.
Day-to-day life in CO4 0BX has the character of a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £230k.
Census 2021 statistics for CO4 0BX are sourced from Output Area E00110251 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALDERTON ROAD, CO4 0BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALDERTON ROAD, CO4 0BX.
332
35
£ 46,700 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO4 0BX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 53% owner-occupation and average age 35, CO4 0BX has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO4 0BX. The average age is 35.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 208,500
2 sales · Mean £ 208,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CO4 0BX is moderate at 50 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery
Hazelmere Junior School
Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery
Friars Grove Primary School
Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Unity Primary Academy
Colchester Academy
Roach Vale Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Colchester Leisure World1.0 km
- The Old Siege House Bar & Brasserie0.9 km
- Rollerworld0.8 km
- D Village Kitchen0.9 km
- Charlie's Bar0.8 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Rice 'n' Spice0.8 km
- Frydays Fish & Chips0.6 km
- Beijing Cantonese Take Away0.7 km
- Happy Wok0.8 km
- Wink Lee Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Yawee Foods0.9 km
- Big Up Off Licence0.6 km
- East of England Co-op0.1 km
- Foodbank Colchester0.9 km
- Grants Off Licence0.6 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Greenstead Association Social Club0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hythe1.1 km
- Colchester1.6 km
- Colchester Town1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Ayloffe Road0.1 km
- Goring Road East0.1 km
- Dilbridge Road0.2 km
- Goring Road East0.2 km
- Dart Parson's Heath0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO40BX · Data under Open Government Licence