Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

CO4 0AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CO4 0AD.

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Population

366

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Avg Age

35

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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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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CO4 0AD spans multiple life stages — average age 35, 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 · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO4 0AD is a safe, established residential area located 1.3km from Myland Hall Chase in Colchester. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within St Anne's and St John's ward and the Colchester constituency.

This is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CO4 0AD are sourced from Output Area E00110252 (shared with 22 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 0AD. The average age is 35.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.6%
Asian / British Asian4.0%
Black / African / Caribbean5.1%
Other / Mixed7.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

CO4 0AD has low crime rates — 48 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences121
Vehicle crime20
Anti-social behaviour18
Shoplifting16
Criminal damage and arson15

school Local Schools

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St James' Church of England Primary School

Good447 pupils0.5 km
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Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery

Good181 pupils0.6 km
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St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester

Outstanding208 pupils0.9 km
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Friars Grove Primary School

Good408 pupils1.0 km
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Hazelmere Junior School

Good220 pupils1.3 km
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Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery

Good192 pupils1.3 km
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Unity Primary Academy

Good349 pupils1.3 km
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Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good192 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • East Hill Superstore0.7 km
  • Big Up Off Licence0.1 km
  • East of England Co-op0.7 km
  • Foodbank Colchester0.7 km
  • Grants Off Licence0.6 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Colchester Leisure World0.4 km
  • The Old Siege House Bar & Brasserie0.5 km
  • Naka Thai0.7 km
  • Charlie's Bar0.5 km
  • Colchester Climbing Project0.6 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Rice 'n' Spice0.5 km
  • Pizza Hot 4 You0.7 km
  • Sonali Indian Take Away0.7 km
  • Beijing Cantonese Take Away0.6 km
  • Happy Wok0.5 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Foresters Arms0.8 km
  • The Foresters Arms0.8 km
  • Goat & Boot0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colchester1.0 km
  • Hythe1.3 km
  • Colchester Town1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Orchard Gardens0.1 km
  • Orchard Gardens0.2 km
  • Valentines Drive0.2 km
  • Valentines Drive0.2 km
  • BT Centre0.3 km