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CO4 5WR local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Colchester

LocaleIQ report for CO4 5WR: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.

Short verdict for CO4 5WR

Generated 26 Apr 2026

CO4 5WR sits in Rural North, Colchester. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as stable (93/100). Licensed HMO activity is the strongest local change signal right now. Use this as a local report: the figures below are postcode, radius, small-area or district-level depending on source.

Key facts

LocaleIQ score93/100Stable change pressure
Crime context6Crime trend is flat or improving month on month.
Population density151people per sq km, Census area
Schools within 1 mile2open state schools matched nearby
Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 7/10 in EnglandEnglish Indices of Deprivation 2025
Property context£350kCO4 district / sector proxy

Data says

Sources shown per section - snapshot 26 Apr 2026
  • LocaleIQ change-pressure score is 93/100 (Stable).
  • Crime trend: Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. (0% vs previous month).
  • Census 2021 population density is 151 people per sq km.
  • 2 state schools are within 1 mile; 2 have an inspection rating in LocaleIQ.
  • 0 planning records are currently matched to the report radius.
  • 1 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
  • 2 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
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Planning and local change

Open planning tab
hmo

Licensed HMO at TP Investment Holdings Ltd, 9 Park Lane Business Centre, Park Lane, Langham, CO4 5WR

licensed hmo for up to unknown residents.

13 Apr 2026 - 0 m - Braintree HMO Register

hmo

Licensed HMO at TP Property Investment Ltd, 9 Park Lane Business Centre, Park Lane, Langham, CO4 5WR

licensed hmo for up to unknown residents.

13 Apr 2026 - 0 m - Braintree HMO Register

roadworks

Remedial works on Carriageway

Remedial works (Works planned) promoted by ANGLIAN WATER. Highway authority: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL. Traffic management: Road closure.

24 Jun 2026 - 28 Jun 2026 - 488 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data

Nearby context for CO4 5WR

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Common questions about CO4 5WR

Is CO4 5WR a good area to live?

LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 93/100 (Stable). The report combines local records with wider official context, so treat the result as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.

What is crime like near CO4 5WR?

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 5WR?

2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.

What demographics are available for CO4 5WR?

LocaleIQ matched CO4 5WR to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.

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