Is CO4 5GQ a safe place to live?

Yes, CO4 5GQ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 21 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in CO4 5GQ?

The average property price in CO4 5GQ is currently around £343k.

What is the population of CO4 5GQ?

The population for the CO4 5GQ area is approximately 344 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

MILL ROAD, CO4 5GQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILL ROAD, CO4 5GQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

344

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 49,200 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10

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5/10

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9/10

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8/10

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7/10

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7/10

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6/10

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4/10

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5/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CO4 5GQ — age 30, 57% ownership, 34% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO4 5GQ is a safe, established residential area on Mill Road in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Highwoods ward and the Colchester constituency.

For families considering a move, CO4 5GQ represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. With residents averaging 30 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £343k.

Census 2021 statistics for CO4 5GQ are sourced from Output Area E00176413 (shared with 4 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 5GQ. The average age is 30.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.0%

Asian / British Asian5.9%

Black / African / Caribbean2.7%

Other / Mixed6.5%

Economic Activity

58%Active

FT: 40%

Unemployed: 3%

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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 475,000

4 sales · Mean £ 471,250

Terraced

£ 240,000

3 sales · Mean £ 237,333

Flat

£ 281,000

1 sales · Mean £ 281,000

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

CO4 5GQ has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences47

Criminal damage and arson11

Vehicle crime9

Anti-social behaviour6

Public order6

school Local Schools

Camulos Academy

Good409 pupils0.6 km

The Gilberd School

Outstanding1573 pupils0.6 km

The Trinity School

123 pupils0.6 km

Brinkley Grove Primary School

Good405 pupils0.7 km

The St Aubyn Centre Education Department

Outstanding0 pupils1.0 km

Highwoods Community Primary School

Good427 pupils1.1 km

Myland Community Primary School

Good306 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby

K?s Kitchen0.3 km
Sweet Delights0.7 km
Elior (at Linklaters)0.9 km
League of Friends1.0 km
K?s Kitchen0.3 km

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

M K Stores1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Colchester Station2.4 km
Colchester3.1 km
Colchester Town3.7 km

Bus Stops

The Water Tower0.0 km
The Water Tower0.0 km
DaRT Mile End0.1 km
Mill Road Rdbt0.1 km
Septimus Drive0.2 km