Is CO4 9XR a safe place to live?

Yes, CO4 9XR is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 43 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in CO4 9XR?

The average property price in CO4 9XR is currently around £269k.

What is the population of CO4 9XR?

The population for the CO4 9XR area is approximately 229 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

ALDEBURGH GARDENS, CO4 9XR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALDEBURGH GARDENS, CO4 9XR.

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Population

229

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 49,200 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CO4 9XR 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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6/10

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3/10

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10/10

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4/10

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7/10

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7/10

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9/10

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4/10

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9/10

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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 54% owner-occupation and average age 45, CO4 9XR has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO4 9XR is a safe, established residential area on Aldeburgh Gardens, 0.5km from Myland Hall Chase in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Highwoods ward and the Colchester constituency.

Day-to-day life in CO4 9XR has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £269k.

Census 2021 statistics for CO4 9XR are sourced from Output Area E00176404 (shared with 8 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 9XR. The average age is 44.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.7%

Asian / British Asian3.1%

Black / African / Caribbean0.9%

Other / Mixed5.3%

Economic Activity

52%Active

FT: 36%

Unemployed: 4%

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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 238,000

13 sales · Mean £ 230,807

Semi-Detached

£ 235,500

8 sales · Mean £ 253,562

Detached

£ 267,250

4 sales · Mean £ 267,375

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

CO4 9XR has low crime rates — 43 incidents 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 offences69

Criminal damage and arson14

Public order12

Shoplifting11

Burglary8

school Local Schools

Highwoods Community Primary School

Good427 pupils0.2 km

The Trinity School

123 pupils0.6 km

The Gilberd School

Outstanding1573 pupils0.6 km

Brinkley Grove Primary School

Good405 pupils0.6 km

St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester

Good212 pupils0.9 km

Queen Boudica Primary School

Good404 pupils1.2 km

Friars Grove Primary School

Good408 pupils1.2 km

Camulos Academy

Good409 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Lighters Newsagents0.2 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby

Fitness For Less0.9 km
joe?s little coffee shop0.9 km
K?s Kitchen0.9 km
K?s Kitchen0.9 km
Sweet Delights0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Colchester Station1.9 km
Colchester2.3 km
Colchester Town2.8 km

Bus Stops

Spindle Wood0.1 km
Spindle Wood0.1 km
Victoria Gardens0.1 km
Victoria Gardens0.1 km
Highwoods Square0.2 km