Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

BROADLANDS WAY, CO4 0AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROADLANDS WAY, CO4 0AS.

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Population

291

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 46,700 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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6/10
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9/10
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8/10
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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

CO4 0AS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £320k 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 0AS is a safe, established residential area on Broadlands Way, 1.0km 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 0AS is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £320k.

Census 2021 statistics for CO4 0AS are sourced from Output Area E00110242 (shared with 10 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 0AS. 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

White / British90.0%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed5.5%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 290,000

5 sales · Mean £ 288,800

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

CO4 0AS has low crime rates — 41 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences65
Shoplifting27
Anti-social behaviour11
Vehicle crime11
Public order10

school Local Schools

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Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery

Good181 pupils0.6 km
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St James' Church of England Primary School

Good447 pupils0.7 km
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Friars Grove Primary School

Good408 pupils0.9 km
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St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester

Outstanding208 pupils1.1 km
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Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good192 pupils1.4 km
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North Primary School and Nursery

Good451 pupils1.5 km
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Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery

Good192 pupils1.5 km
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Hazelmere Junior School

Good220 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Foresters Arms1.0 km
  • Goat & Boot0.9 km
  • The Foresters Arms1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Naka Thai0.9 km
  • Rollerworld0.9 km
  • Thai 11.0 km
  • Colchester Leisure World0.2 km
  • The Old Siege House Bar & Brasserie0.8 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Pizza Hot 4 You0.9 km
  • Sonali Indian Take Away0.9 km
  • Frydays Fish & Chips0.3 km
  • Rice 'n' Spice0.8 km
  • Happy Wok0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • East Hill Superstore0.9 km
  • Bubble Tree0.9 km
  • Galaxy Food & Wine0.9 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Malinka1.0 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colchester1.1 km
  • Colchester Town1.5 km
  • Hythe1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • BT Centre0.2 km
  • BT Centre0.2 km
  • Valentines Drive0.2 km
  • Valentines Drive0.2 km
  • Goring Road West0.3 km