Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

RUDKIN ROAD, CO4 5LT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUDKIN ROAD, CO4 5LT.

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Population

608

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CO4 5LT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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8/10
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8/10
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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 67% owner-occupation and average age 36, CO4 5LT has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £363k. Property prices are trending up 3.3% year-on-year.

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

CO4 5LT is an active urban area on Rudkin Road, 1.4km from Myland Hall Chase in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Mile End ward and the Colchester constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 112 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £363k, up 3.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CO4 5LT are sourced from Output Area E00110125 (shared with 10 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 5LT. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.8%
Asian / British Asian11.3%
Black / African / Caribbean6.9%
Other / Mixed4.9%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 350,000

5 sales · Mean £ 319,200

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

Crime around CO4 5LT is above average at 112 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 offences202
Criminal damage and arson33
Other theft28
Public order16
Drugs14

school Local Schools

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Camulos Academy

Good409 pupils0.5 km
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The St Aubyn Centre Education Department

Outstanding0 pupils0.6 km
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Myland Community Primary School

Good306 pupils0.8 km
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The Trinity School

123 pupils0.9 km
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The Gilberd School

Outstanding1573 pupils0.9 km
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Queen Boudica Primary School

Good404 pupils1.0 km
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Brinkley Grove Primary School

Good405 pupils1.1 km
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Highwoods Community Primary School

Good427 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • League of Friends0.7 km
  • M K Stores0.3 km
  • 4 Tk Gaming0.9 km
  • Press Coffee0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Five Guys0.4 km
  • K?s Kitchen0.9 km
  • Dog & Pheasant0.9 km
  • League of Friends0.3 km
  • K?s Kitchen0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Myland Fisheries0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op Daily0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colchester Station1.8 km
  • Colchester2.6 km
  • Colchester Town3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Bedford Road0.1 km
  • Bedford Road0.2 km
  • Thornwood0.2 km
  • Thornwood0.2 km
  • Beaumont Close0.3 km