Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

GORING ROAD, CO4 0DW House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

329

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 46,700 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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8/10
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6/10
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6/10
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9/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

CO4 0DW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 72% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 2.6% year-on-year.

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

CO4 0DW is a safe, established residential area on Goring Road, 0.9km from Parson's Heath in Colchester. Administratively it sits within St Anne's and St John's ward and the Colchester constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £205k, down 2.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CO4 0DW are sourced from Output Area E00110253 (shared with 11 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 0DW. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.3%
Asian / British Asian4.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed5.5%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 258,000

3 sales · Mean £ 240,166

Flat

£ 132,000

7 sales · Mean £ 136,428

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

CO4 0DW has low crime rates — 45 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 offences137
Shoplifting33
Vehicle crime30
Public order21
Criminal damage and arson16

school Local Schools

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Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery

Good181 pupils0.3 km
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Hazelmere Junior School

Good220 pupils0.6 km
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Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery

Good192 pupils0.6 km
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Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good192 pupils0.8 km
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Colchester Academy

Good869 pupils0.8 km
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Unity Primary Academy

Good349 pupils0.8 km
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Friars Grove Primary School

Good408 pupils0.8 km
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Roach Vale Primary School

Good194 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • The Old Siege House Bar & Brasserie1.0 km
  • Rollerworld0.9 km
  • D Village Kitchen0.9 km
  • Charlie's Bar0.9 km
  • Energyze Cafe0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Rice 'n' Spice0.9 km
  • Frydays Fish & Chips0.7 km
  • Beijing Cantonese Take Away0.8 km
  • Happy Wok0.9 km
  • Wink Lee Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Yawee Foods0.9 km
  • Big Up Off Licence0.7 km
  • East of England Co-op0.1 km
  • Grants Off Licence0.7 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited0.7 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Greenstead Association Social Club0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hythe1.1 km
  • Colchester1.7 km
  • Colchester Town1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Goring Road East0.0 km
  • Goring Road East0.1 km
  • Ayloffe Road0.1 km
  • Dilbridge Road0.2 km
  • Dart Parson's Heath0.3 km