Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

TURNER ROAD, CO4 5JP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TURNER ROAD, CO4 5JP.

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Population

288

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 0 /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: CO4 5JP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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1/10
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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 68% owner-occupation and average age 41, CO4 5JP has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. 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 5JP is a mixed residential area on Turner Road, 1.5km from Braiswick in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Mile End ward and the Colchester constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 88 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £355k.

Census 2021 statistics for CO4 5JP are sourced from Output Area E00110124 (shared with 7 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 5JP. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.1%
Asian / British Asian14.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 355,000

1 sales · Mean £ 355,000

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

Crime around CO4 5JP is moderate at 88 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.

Violence and sexual offences192
Criminal damage and arson30
Other theft26
Public order19
Drugs13

school Local Schools

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Myland Community Primary School

Good306 pupils0.5 km
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The St Aubyn Centre Education Department

Outstanding0 pupils0.6 km
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Camulos Academy

Good409 pupils0.6 km
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Queen Boudica Primary School

Good404 pupils0.8 km
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The Trinity School

123 pupils1.2 km
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The Gilberd School

Outstanding1573 pupils1.2 km
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Highwoods Community Primary School

Good427 pupils1.2 km
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Brinkley Grove Primary School

Good405 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • League of Friends0.5 km
  • M K Stores0.1 km
  • 4 Tk Gaming0.6 km
  • Press Coffee0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Five Guys0.2 km
  • Dog & Pheasant0.6 km
  • League of Friends0.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Myland Fisheries0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op Daily0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colchester Station1.5 km
  • Colchester2.5 km
  • Colchester Town3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Beaumont Close0.0 km
  • Turner Road0.1 km
  • Turner Road0.1 km
  • Thornwood0.2 km
  • Thornwood0.2 km