Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

GILBERD COURT, CO4 9WN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GILBERD COURT, CO4 9WN.

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Population

294

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 49,200 /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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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

CO4 9WN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

CO4 9WN is a safe, established residential area on Gilberd Court in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Highwoods ward and the Colchester constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CO4 9WN are sourced from Output Area E00110069 (shared with 82 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 9WN. The average age is 37.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.3%
Asian / British Asian10.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed6.4%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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

CO4 9WN has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

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Brinkley Grove Primary School

Good405 pupils0.7 km
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The Trinity School

123 pupils0.8 km
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The Gilberd School

Outstanding1573 pupils0.8 km
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Highwoods Community Primary School

Good427 pupils1.3 km
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St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester

Good212 pupils1.3 km
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Camulos Academy

Good409 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • K?s Kitchen0.7 km
  • Marel Ltd0.6 km
  • Sweet Delights0.5 km
  • Fitness For Less0.6 km
  • joe?s little coffee shop0.6 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • KFC Ardleigh0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colchester Station3.1 km
  • Colchester3.6 km
  • Hythe4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Nat West0.2 km
  • Nat West0.2 km
  • Business Centre0.2 km
  • Office Village0.2 km
  • Office Village0.2 km