Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

CROWN BAYS ROAD, CO4 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROWN BAYS ROAD, CO4 0BU.

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Population

347

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Avg Age

42

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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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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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10/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CO4 0BU's 56% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 33.3% year-on-year.

home £244,250 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO4 0BU is a mixed residential area on Crown Bays Road, 1.1km from Parson's Heath 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. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £244k, up 33.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CO4 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00110256 (shared with 11 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 0BU. The average age is 41.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.9%
Asian / British Asian10.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 203,500

4 sales · Mean £ 216,750

Semi-Detached

£ 240,000

3 sales · Mean £ 241,666

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

Crime around CO4 0BU is moderate at 56 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 offences148
Shoplifting46
Vehicle crime30
Public order26
Criminal damage and arson16

school Local Schools

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Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery

Good181 pupils0.3 km
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Hazelmere Junior School

Good220 pupils0.8 km
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Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery

Good192 pupils0.8 km
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Friars Grove Primary School

Good408 pupils0.9 km
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Unity Primary Academy

Good349 pupils0.9 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 pupils1.0 km
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Colchester Academy

Good869 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Big Up Off Licence0.5 km
  • East of England Co-op0.1 km
  • Foodbank Colchester0.8 km
  • Grants Off Licence0.6 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited0.5 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • D Village Kitchen0.9 km
  • Charlie's Bar0.7 km
  • Energyze Cafe0.9 km
  • Energyze Kitchen0.9 km
  • Rollerworld0.7 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Beijing Cantonese Take Away0.6 km
  • Happy Wok0.7 km
  • Wink Lee Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
  • Frydays Fish & Chips0.5 km
  • Indian Village0.8 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Greenstead Association Social Club0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hythe1.0 km
  • Colchester1.5 km
  • Colchester Town1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Dilbridge Road0.1 km
  • Longcroft Road0.2 km
  • Goring Road East0.2 km
  • Ayloffe Road0.2 km
  • Fairfield Gardens0.3 km