Postcode report
CO4 5FG Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Colchester
About CO4 5FG: area rating, property, schools and local change
CO4 5FG is a postcode in Mile End, Colchester, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CO4 5FG, then scores the surrounding small area 50/100 - bottom 42% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CO4 5FG are jobs and housing, while safety is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for CO4 5FG is based on Colchester 024 Census 2021. It covers 7,530 residents, 3,059 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 34, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 52% owner-occupied, 36% privately rented, 12% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 6/10.
For property prices near CO4 5FG, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CO4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £350k from 144 rolling sales, up 9.4% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CO4 5FG can compare 8 state schools within one mile, including 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CO4 5FG by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around CO4 5FG is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 13 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about CO4 5FG
Is CO4 5FG a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 50/100 (bottom 42% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near CO4 5FG?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CO4 5FG?
8 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near CO4 5FG?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for CO4 5FG?
LocaleIQ matched CO4 5FG to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CO4 5FG?
The latest median sold price is £350k based on 144 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CO4 5FG?
LocaleIQ currently shows 13 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.