CO4 0AH is a mixed residential area on Valentines Drive, 1.2km from Myland Hall Chase in Colchester. Administratively it sits within St Anne's and St John's ward and the Colchester constituency.
For families considering a move, CO4 0AH represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £284k, down 8.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CO4 0AH are sourced from Output Area E00110247 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VALENTINES DRIVE, CO4 0AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VALENTINES DRIVE, CO4 0AH.
327
44
£ 46,700 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
CO4 0AH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 85% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 8.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO4 0AH. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 247,500
10 sales · Mean £ 249,300
Detached
£ 302,000
5 sales · Mean £ 286,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CO4 0AH is moderate at 63 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery
Friars Grove Primary School
St James' Church of England Primary School
Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery
Hazelmere Junior School
Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Unity Primary Academy
Colchester Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Big Up Off Licence0.3 km
- East of England Co-op0.4 km
- Foodbank Colchester0.9 km
- Grants Off Licence0.4 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.5 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Charlie's Bar0.8 km
- Colchester Leisure World0.7 km
- The Old Siege House Bar & Brasserie0.8 km
- Rollerworld0.8 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Beijing Cantonese Take Away0.7 km
- Happy Wok0.8 km
- Wink Lee Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- Rice 'n' Spice0.7 km
- Frydays Fish & Chips0.3 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hythe1.3 km
- Colchester1.4 km
- Colchester Town1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Wilson Marriage Road0.1 km
- Valentines Drive0.2 km
- Valentines Drive0.2 km
- Goring Road West0.2 km
- Goring Road West0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO40AH · Data under Open Government Licence