CO4 5LX is an active urban area on Stammers Road, 1.4km from Myland Hall Chase in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Mile End ward and the Colchester constituency.
For families considering a move, CO4 5LX represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 120 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £373k, up 8.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CO4 5LX are sourced from Output Area E00110124 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STAMMERS ROAD, CO4 5LX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STAMMERS ROAD, CO4 5LX.
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41
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO4 5LX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 68% owner-occupation and average age 41, CO4 5LX has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £373k. Property prices are trending up 8.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO4 5LX. 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
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 365,000
6 sales · Mean £ 359,333
Detached
£ 342,500
4 sales · Mean £ 348,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CO4 5LX is above average at 120 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
Camulos Academy
The St Aubyn Centre Education Department
Myland Community Primary School
Queen Boudica Primary School
The Trinity School
The Gilberd School
Highwoods Community Primary School
Brinkley Grove Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- League of Friends0.6 km
- M K Stores0.2 km
- 4 Tk Gaming0.8 km
- Press Coffee0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- K?s Kitchen1.0 km
- K?s Kitchen1.0 km
- Five Guys0.3 km
- Dog & Pheasant0.8 km
- League of Friends0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Myland Fisheries0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op Daily0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester Station1.7 km
- Colchester2.5 km
- Colchester Town3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Thornwood0.2 km
- Thornwood0.2 km
- Bedford Road0.2 km
- Beaumont Close0.2 km
- Kingswood Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CO45LX · Data under Open Government Licence