CO4 5WG is a safe, established residential area on Peto Avenue, 1.3km from Myland Hall Chase in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Mile End ward and the Colchester constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CO4 5WG offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £415k.
Census 2021 statistics for CO4 5WG are sourced from Output Area E00176388 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PETO AVENUE, CO4 5WG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PETO AVENUE, CO4 5WG.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
CO4 5WG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 52% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £415k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO4 5WG. The average age is 33.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 410,000
3 sales · Mean £ 405,833
Semi-Detached
£ 277,500
2 sales · Mean £ 277,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CO4 5WG is moderate at 53 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Queen Boudica Primary School
North Primary School and Nursery
St Helena School
Myland Community Primary School
St James' Church of England Primary School
Highwoods Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Lidl UK0.8 km
- League of Friends0.8 km
- The Range0.5 km
- AL Madinah Market0.9 km
- Gurkha groceries and Off Licence0.8 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Go Bananas Colchester Ltd0.4 km
- Childsplay Adventureland0.5 km
- Colchester Foodbank0.9 km
- Raj Palace Restaurant0.9 km
- Tikataca0.9 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Star Anglia Hotel0.8 km
- Riverside Hotel & Restaurant0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Belle Vue Social Club0.9 km
- The Albert0.7 km
- The Magnet0.6 km
- Victoria Inn1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Dolphin Fish Bar0.9 km
- Number340.9 km
- Pizza House0.9 km
- Tins Super Kitchen0.4 km
- Wan Fung House0.9 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd0.2 km
- Jam International Store0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester Station0.5 km
- Colchester1.2 km
- Colchester Town1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Turner Rise0.2 km
- Turner Rise0.2 km
- Asda Store0.3 km
- Petrolea Close0.3 km
- Petrolea Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO45WG · Data under Open Government Licence