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.
CAPON ROAD, CO4 3ZS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAPON ROAD, CO4 3ZS.
1,630
23
£ 46,300 /yr
6%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Unity Primary Academy
Kendall Church of England Primary School
Old Heath Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- One Stop0.9 km
- UniMart Asian Supermarket0.5 km
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
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Taste of India / Kebab Express0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Pizza Night Plus0.6 km
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
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Postcode Profile: CO43ZS · Data under Open Government Licence