Is CO4 5TQ a safe place to live?

Yes, CO4 5TQ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 4 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of CO4 5TQ?

The population for the CO4 5TQ area is approximately 397 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

CHURCH ROAD, CO4 5TQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH ROAD, CO4 5TQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

397

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 54,300 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CO4 5TQ 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.

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9/10

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9/10

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4/10

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1/10

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8/10

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1/10

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9/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CO4 5TQ spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO4 5TQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Church Road, 0.3km from Boxted in Boxted Cross. Administratively it sits within Rural North ward and the Harwich and North Essex constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CO4 5TQ are sourced from Output Area E00110018 (shared with 23 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 5TQ. The average age is 48.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.5%

Asian / British Asian1.7%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

44%Active

FT: 28%

Unemployed: 2%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

CO4 5TQ has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2

Burglary1

school Local Schools

Boxted St Peter's Church of England School

Good204 pupils0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Colchester Station6.5 km
Colchester7.4 km
Colchester Town8.0 km

Bus Stops

Church Street0.4 km
Church Street0.4 km