CO4 0AN is a safe, established residential area on Broadlands Way, 0.9km from Myland Hall Chase in Colchester. Administratively it sits within St Anne's and St John's ward and the Colchester constituency.
For serious buyers, CO4 0AN is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £314k.
Census 2021 statistics for CO4 0AN are sourced from Output Area E00110242 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROADLANDS WAY, CO4 0AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROADLANDS WAY, CO4 0AN.
291
47
£ 46,700 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CO4 0AN — age 47, 82% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO4 0AN. The average age is 46.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 295,000
1 sales · Mean £ 295,000
Detached
£ 310,250
4 sales · Mean £ 310,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO4 0AN has low crime rates — 38 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.
school Local Schools
Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery
St James' Church of England Primary School
Friars Grove Primary School
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery
Hazelmere Junior School
Highwoods Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- East Hill Superstore1.0 km
- Big Up Off Licence0.3 km
- East of England Co-op0.8 km
- Grants Off Licence0.3 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.7 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Colchester Leisure World0.3 km
- The Old Siege House Bar & Brasserie0.9 km
- Charlie's Bar0.9 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- Rollerworld1.0 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Rice 'n' Spice0.9 km
- Beijing Cantonese Take Away0.9 km
- Happy Wok0.9 km
- Wink Lee Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Fish 'N' Chick'N1.0 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Goat & Boot1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester1.2 km
- Hythe1.6 km
- Colchester Town1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Valentines Drive0.2 km
- Goring Road West0.2 km
- Valentines Drive0.2 km
- Goring Road West0.2 km
- BT Centre0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO40AN · Data under Open Government Licence