Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

NORFOLK CRESCENT, CO4 0AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORFOLK CRESCENT, CO4 0AX.

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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

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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

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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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.

Violence and sexual offences52
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order9
Vehicle crime9
Criminal damage and arson6

school Local Schools

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Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery

Good181 pupils0.5 km
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Friars Grove Primary School

Good408 pupils0.7 km
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St James' Church of England Primary School

Good447 pupils0.9 km
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Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good192 pupils1.2 km
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St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester

Outstanding208 pupils1.3 km
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Highwoods Community Primary School

Good427 pupils1.4 km
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Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery

Good192 pupils1.4 km
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Hazelmere Junior School

Good220 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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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