CO4 0AX is a safe, established residential area on Norfolk Crescent, 0.9km 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 0AX offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £315k.
Census 2021 statistics for CO4 0AX are sourced from Output Area E00110242 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORFOLK CRESCENT, CO4 0AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORFOLK CRESCENT, CO4 0AX.
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CO4 0AX spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. 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 0AX. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 307,000
5 sales · Mean £ 295,400
Terraced
£ 240,000
2 sales · Mean £ 240,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO4 0AX has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Highwoods Community Primary School
Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery
Hazelmere Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Colchester Leisure World0.4 km
- The Old Siege House Bar & Brasserie1.0 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Charlie's Bar1.0 km
- Tenpin0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Rice 'n' Spice0.9 km
- Fish 'N' Chick'N0.9 km
- Frydays Fish & Chips0.4 km
- Beijing Cantonese Take Away1.0 km
- Happy Wok1.0 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- McColls0.9 km
- Big Up Off Licence0.4 km
- East of England Co-op0.8 km
- Grants Off Licence0.2 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.8 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester1.3 km
- Hythe1.6 km
- Colchester Station1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Goring Road West0.2 km
- Goring Road West0.2 km
- Valentines Drive0.2 km
- Valentines Drive0.3 km
- Wilson Marriage Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO40AX · Data under Open Government Licence