Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

HARWICH ROAD, CO4 3BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARWICH ROAD, CO4 3BX.

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Population

347

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 46,700 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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10/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

CO4 3BX is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

CO4 3BX is a mixed residential area on Harwich Road, 1.1km from Greenstead in Colchester. Administratively it sits within St Anne's and St John's ward and the Colchester constituency.

For families considering a move, CO4 3BX represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £350k.

Census 2021 statistics for CO4 3BX are sourced from Output Area E00110256 (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 3BX. The average age is 41.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.9%
Asian / British Asian10.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 291,000

4 sales · Mean £ 289,500

Semi-Detached

£ 235,000

1 sales · Mean £ 235,000

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

Crime around CO4 3BX is moderate at 66 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 offences154
Shoplifting47
Public order31
Vehicle crime30
Criminal damage and arson20

school Local Schools

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Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery

Good181 pupils0.5 km
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St James' Church of England Primary School

Good447 pupils0.8 km
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Unity Primary Academy

Good349 pupils0.8 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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Friars Grove Primary School

Good408 pupils1.1 km
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Colchester Academy

Good869 pupils1.1 km
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Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good192 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Big Up Off Licence0.5 km
  • East of England Co-op0.3 km
  • Foodbank Colchester0.7 km
  • Grants Off Licence0.8 km
  • Gye Nyame Plaza0.9 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • D Village Kitchen0.7 km
  • 3amigos1.0 km
  • Charlie's Bar0.5 km
  • Energyze Cafe0.7 km
  • Energyze Kitchen0.7 km
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Beijing Cantonese Take Away0.4 km
  • Happy Wok0.5 km
  • The Breakfast Co1.0 km
  • Wink Lee Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
  • Colchester Spice1.0 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Goat & Boot0.9 km
  • Greenstead Association Social Club0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hythe0.9 km
  • Colchester1.4 km
  • Colchester Town1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Longcroft Road0.0 km
  • Fairfield Gardens0.1 km
  • Dilbridge Road0.1 km
  • Whaley Road0.2 km
  • St Andrews Gardens0.2 km