CO4 0AQ is a safe, established residential area on Grenfell Close, 1.0km from Myland Hall Chase in Colchester. Administratively it sits within St Anne's and St John's ward and the Colchester constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CO4, CO4 0AQ offers 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 residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £325k.
Census 2021 statistics for CO4 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00110247 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GRENFELL CLOSE, CO4 0AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRENFELL CLOSE, CO4 0AQ.
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 0AQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 85% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £325k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO4 0AQ. 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
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 280,250
4 sales · Mean £ 290,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CO4 0AQ is moderate at 53 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
Friars Grove Primary School
St James' Church of England Primary School
Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery
Hazelmere Junior School
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Roach Vale Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Big Up Off Licence0.3 km
- East of England Co-op0.5 km
- Grants Off Licence0.3 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.6 km
- McColls0.9 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Charlie's Bar0.8 km
- Colchester Leisure World0.5 km
- The Old Siege House Bar & Brasserie0.9 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Rollerworld0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Beijing Cantonese Take Away0.8 km
- Happy Wok0.8 km
- Wink Lee Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Rice 'n' Spice0.8 km
- Fish 'N' Chick'N0.9 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester1.4 km
- Hythe1.4 km
- Colchester Town1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Goring Road West0.1 km
- Wilson Marriage Road0.1 km
- Valentines Drive0.1 km
- Valentines Drive0.1 km
- Goring Road West0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CO40AQ · Data under Open Government Licence