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.
GILBERD COURT, CO4 9WN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GILBERD COURT, CO4 9WN.
294
38
£ 49,200 /yr
51%
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 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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Brinkley Grove Primary School
The Trinity School
The Gilberd School
Highwoods Community Primary School
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester
Camulos Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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Postcode Profile: CO49WN · Data under Open Government Licence