Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

STAMMERS ROAD, CO4 5LX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STAMMERS ROAD, CO4 5LX.

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Population

288

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CO4 5LX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 68% owner-occupation and average age 41, CO4 5LX has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £373k. Property prices are trending up 8.5% year-on-year.

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

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

For families considering a move, CO4 5LX represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 120 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £373k, up 8.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CO4 5LX are sourced from Output Area E00110124 (shared with 7 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 5LX. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.1%
Asian / British Asian14.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 35%
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

£ 365,000

6 sales · Mean £ 359,333

Detached

£ 342,500

4 sales · Mean £ 348,250

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

Crime around CO4 5LX is above average at 120 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 offences180
Criminal damage and arson31
Other theft25
Public order14
Shoplifting10

school Local Schools

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Camulos Academy

Good409 pupils0.6 km
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The St Aubyn Centre Education Department

Outstanding0 pupils0.6 km
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Myland Community Primary School

Good306 pupils0.7 km
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Queen Boudica Primary School

Good404 pupils0.9 km
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The Trinity School

123 pupils1.0 km
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The Gilberd School

Outstanding1573 pupils1.0 km
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Highwoods Community Primary School

Good427 pupils1.1 km
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Brinkley Grove Primary School

Good405 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • League of Friends0.6 km
  • M K Stores0.2 km
  • 4 Tk Gaming0.8 km
  • Press Coffee0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • K?s Kitchen1.0 km
  • K?s Kitchen1.0 km
  • Five Guys0.3 km
  • Dog & Pheasant0.8 km
  • League of Friends0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Myland Fisheries0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op Daily0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colchester Station1.7 km
  • Colchester2.5 km
  • Colchester Town3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Thornwood0.2 km
  • Thornwood0.2 km
  • Bedford Road0.2 km
  • Beaumont Close0.2 km
  • Kingswood Road0.2 km