Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

DEDHAM ROAD, CO4 5SJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEDHAM ROAD, CO4 5SJ.

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Population

329

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 54,300 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CO4 5SJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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10/10
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6/10
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1/10
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5/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

With 38% social renting, CO4 5SJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

home £433,500 median price shield Safety 10/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO4 5SJ is a safe, established residential area on Dedham Road, 1.1km from Boxted in Boxted Cross. Administratively it sits within Rural North ward and the Harwich and North Essex constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CO4 5SJ is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £433k.

Census 2021 statistics for CO4 5SJ are sourced from Output Area E00110017 (shared with 11 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 5SJ. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.8%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 433,500

2 sales · Mean £ 433,500

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

CO4 5SJ has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences8
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1

school Local Schools

P

Boxted St Peter's Church of England School

Good204 pupils0.4 km
A

Langham Oaks

Requires Improvement77 pupils1.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colchester Station6.5 km
  • Colchester7.3 km
  • Colchester Town7.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Cooks Hill0.1 km
  • Cooks Hill0.1 km
  • Village Hall0.3 km
  • Village Hall0.3 km