Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

GORING ROAD, CO4 0DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GORING ROAD, CO4 0DA.

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Population

286

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 46,700 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CO4 0DA 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.

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4/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 57% of tenure in CO4 0DA — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 3.5% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO4 0DA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Goring Road, 1.1km from Parson's Heath in Colchester. Administratively it sits within St Anne's and St John's ward and the Colchester constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CO4 0DA is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £235k, up 3.5% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for CO4 0DA are sourced from Output Area E00110245 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO4 0DA. The average age is 37.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.5%
Asian / British Asian7.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed5.2%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 220,000

15 sales · Mean £ 224,070

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CO4 0DA has low crime rates — 49 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences134
Shoplifting35
Public order24
Vehicle crime22
Criminal damage and arson14

school Local Schools

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Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery

Good181 pupils0.1 km
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Friars Grove Primary School

Good408 pupils0.6 km
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Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good192 pupils0.9 km
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Hazelmere Junior School

Good220 pupils0.9 km
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Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery

Good192 pupils0.9 km
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St James' Church of England Primary School

Good447 pupils1.0 km
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Colchester Academy

Good869 pupils1.1 km
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Roach Vale Primary School

Good194 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Big Up Off Licence0.4 km
  • East of England Co-op0.3 km
  • Grants Off Licence0.4 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited0.7 km
  • Bubble Tree0.7 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Charlie's Bar0.9 km
  • Colchester Leisure World0.8 km
  • The Old Siege House Bar & Brasserie0.9 km
  • Colchester Climbing Project0.9 km
  • Tenpin0.8 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Beijing Cantonese Take Away0.8 km
  • Happy Wok0.9 km
  • Wink Lee Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
  • Rice 'n' Spice0.9 km
  • Happy Wok0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hythe1.3 km
  • Colchester1.6 km
  • Colchester Town1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Wilson Marriage Road0.1 km
  • Dart Parson's Heath0.2 km
  • Ayloffe Road0.2 km
  • Goring Road West0.3 km
  • Goring Road West0.3 km