CO4 3BX is a mixed residential area on Harwich Road, 1.1km from Greenstead in Colchester. Administratively it sits within St Anne's and St John's ward and the Colchester constituency.
For families considering a move, CO4 3BX represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £350k.
Census 2021 statistics for CO4 3BX are sourced from Output Area E00110256 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HARWICH ROAD, CO4 3BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARWICH ROAD, CO4 3BX.
347
42
£ 46,700 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CO4 3BX is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO4 3BX. 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
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 291,000
4 sales · Mean £ 289,500
Semi-Detached
£ 235,000
1 sales · Mean £ 235,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CO4 3BX is moderate at 66 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
Unity Primary Academy
Hazelmere Junior School
Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery
Friars Grove Primary School
Colchester Academy
Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Big Up Off Licence0.5 km
- East of England Co-op0.3 km
- Foodbank Colchester0.7 km
- Grants Off Licence0.8 km
- Gye Nyame Plaza0.9 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- D Village Kitchen0.7 km
- 3amigos1.0 km
- Charlie's Bar0.5 km
- Energyze Cafe0.7 km
- Energyze Kitchen0.7 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Beijing Cantonese Take Away0.4 km
- Happy Wok0.5 km
- The Breakfast Co1.0 km
- Wink Lee Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- Colchester Spice1.0 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Goat & Boot0.9 km
- Greenstead Association Social Club0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hythe0.9 km
- Colchester1.4 km
- Colchester Town1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Longcroft Road0.0 km
- Fairfield Gardens0.1 km
- Dilbridge Road0.1 km
- Whaley Road0.2 km
- St Andrews Gardens0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CO43BX · Data under Open Government Licence