CO4 0AT is a safe, established residential area on Rayleigh 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.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £137k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 18.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CO4 0AT are sourced from Output Area E00110248 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RAYLEIGH CLOSE, CO4 0AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAYLEIGH CLOSE, CO4 0AT.
353
40
£ 46,700 /yr
55%
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
CO4 0AT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 72% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £137k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 18.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO4 0AT. The average age is 40.1. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 155,000
10 sales · Mean £ 149,300
Semi-Detached
£ 160,000
1 sales · Mean £ 160,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO4 0AT has low crime rates — 38 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.
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
Unity Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Naka Thai1.0 km
- Rollerworld0.9 km
- Colchester Leisure World0.3 km
- The Old Siege House Bar & Brasserie0.8 km
- Colchester Climbing Project0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Pizza Hot 4 You1.0 km
- Sonali Indian Take Away1.0 km
- Frydays Fish & Chips0.2 km
- Rice 'n' Spice0.8 km
- Happy Wok0.8 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Goat & Boot0.9 km
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- East Hill Superstore0.9 km
- Bubble Tree0.8 km
- Galaxy Food & Wine0.8 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- St John's News0.8 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester1.2 km
- Hythe1.5 km
- Colchester Town1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Valentines Drive0.1 km
- Valentines Drive0.2 km
- Goring Road West0.2 km
- Goring Road West0.2 km
- BT Centre0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO40AT · Data under Open Government Licence