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.
GORING ROAD, CO4 0DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GORING ROAD, CO4 0DW.
329
43
£ 46,700 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery
Hazelmere Junior School
Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery
Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Colchester Academy
Unity Primary Academy
Friars Grove Primary School
Roach Vale Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
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
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Postcode Profile: CO40DW · Data under Open Government Licence