Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

RATCLIFFE COURT, CO4 0AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RATCLIFFE COURT, CO4 0AZ.

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Population

366

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 46,700 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CO4 0AZ spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. £165k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 15.1% year-on-year.

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

CO4 0AZ is a safe, established residential area on Ratcliffe Court, 1.3km 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 high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 15.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CO4 0AZ are sourced from Output Area E00110252 (shared with 22 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 0AZ. The average age is 35.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.6%
Asian / British Asian4.0%
Black / African / Caribbean5.1%
Other / Mixed7.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 152,500

28 sales · Mean £ 149,370

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

Crime around CO4 0AZ is moderate at 50 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.

Violence and sexual offences128
Vehicle crime20
Criminal damage and arson17
Shoplifting16
Anti-social behaviour15

school Local Schools

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St James' Church of England Primary School

Good447 pupils0.5 km
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Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery

Good181 pupils0.6 km
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St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester

Outstanding208 pupils1.0 km
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Friars Grove Primary School

Good408 pupils1.0 km
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Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery

Good192 pupils1.3 km
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Hazelmere Junior School

Good220 pupils1.3 km
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Unity Primary Academy

Good349 pupils1.3 km
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Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good192 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • East Hill Superstore0.7 km
  • Big Up Off Licence0.1 km
  • East of England Co-op0.7 km
  • Foodbank Colchester0.8 km
  • Grants Off Licence0.6 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Colchester Leisure World0.4 km
  • The Old Siege House Bar & Brasserie0.6 km
  • Naka Thai0.8 km
  • Charlie's Bar0.6 km
  • Colchester Climbing Project0.6 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Rice 'n' Spice0.5 km
  • Pizza Hot 4 You0.8 km
  • Sonali Indian Take Away0.8 km
  • Beijing Cantonese Take Away0.6 km
  • Happy Wok0.6 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Foresters Arms0.9 km
  • The Foresters Arms0.9 km
  • Goat & Boot0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colchester1.1 km
  • Hythe1.3 km
  • Colchester Town1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Orchard Gardens0.2 km
  • Orchard Gardens0.2 km
  • Valentines Drive0.2 km
  • Valentines Drive0.2 km
  • BT Centre0.3 km