CO4 5GG is a sought-after residential area on Mill Road in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Highwoods ward and the Colchester constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CO4, CO4 5GG offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 78% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £450k, down 5.5% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for CO4 5GG are sourced from Output Area E00176411 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILL ROAD, CO4 5GG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILL ROAD, CO4 5GG.
324
35
£ 49,200 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO4 5GG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CO4 5GG combines high owner-occupation (78%), strong property values (£450k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 5.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO4 5GG. 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
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 420,000
11 sales · Mean £ 413,136
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO4 5GG has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Trinity School
The Gilberd School
Brinkley Grove Primary School
Camulos Academy
Highwoods Community Primary School
The St Aubyn Centre Education Department
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Elior (at Linklaters)0.4 km
- Mimosa0.6 km
- Sarah's Coffee Shop0.6 km
- K?s Kitchen0.3 km
- Marel Ltd1.0 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester Station2.8 km
- Colchester3.5 km
- Colchester Town4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Julian Avenue0.0 km
- Julian Avenue0.1 km
- Matchett Drive0.1 km
- Inspiration Ave0.2 km
- Caracalla Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CO45GG · Data under Open Government Licence