Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

CAPON ROAD, CO4 3ZS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAPON ROAD, CO4 3ZS.

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Population

1,630

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Avg Age

23

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Avg Income

£ 46,300 /yr

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Employed

6%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CO4 3ZS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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4/10
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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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5/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CO4 3ZS's low deprivation rank, 59% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

CO4 3ZS is a sought-after residential area on Capon Road, 0.8km from Whitehall Road in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Wivenhoe ward and the Harwich and North Essex constituency.

For serious buyers, CO4 3ZS is members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 23) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Colchester.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for CO4 3ZS are sourced from Output Area E00188018 (shared with 20 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 3ZS. The average age is 23.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British57.9%
Asian / British Asian15.2%
Black / African / Caribbean16.2%
Other / Mixed10.7%

Economic Activity

6%Active
FT: 4%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger crowd. The neighborhood has a significantly lower average age than the national baseline.

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

CO4 3ZS has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences17
Other theft8
Bicycle theft6
Criminal damage and arson5
Shoplifting4

school Local Schools

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Unity Primary Academy

Good349 pupils1.2 km
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Kendall Church of England Primary School

Good209 pupils1.3 km
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Old Heath Community Primary School

Good209 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Starry Mart0.9 km
  • Mini Store0.2 km
  • The Extra Store0.4 km
  • Hythe Convenience Store1.0 km
  • Let's Go Market0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • One Stop0.9 km
  • UniMart Asian Supermarket0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Colts Cafe0.5 km
  • S U Bar0.4 km
  • Blues Cafe Bar0.4 km
  • Bytes0.4 km
  • Moa0.4 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Taste of India / Kebab Express0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Pizza Night Plus0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Sub Zero0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hythe1.2 km
  • Colchester Town2.6 km
  • Wivenhoe2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Knowledge Gateway0.1 km
  • Subway0.2 km
  • Subway0.2 km
  • Knowledge Gateway0.2 km
  • Valley Road0.3 km