Area Analysis Colchester, East of England

CO5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CO5 postcode area.

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Population

29,173

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 46,171 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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8/10
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9/10
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3/10
workEmployment
6/10
diversity_3Diversity
1/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
10/10
trending_upInvestment
5/10
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Area Character

CO5 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £436k. Property prices are trending up 4.3% year-on-year.

home £436,500 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO5 is a postcode district in Colchester, East of England, covering 936 active and 260 retired postcodes.

The largest share of CO5 (11%) is characterised by a peaceful suburb where most residents are approaching or in retirement, alongside a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied (9%). This mix of 11 distinct neighbourhood types makes CO5 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in CO5 are around £436k, up 4.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across CO5 at 144 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 45 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full CO5 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2019
Criminal damage and arson370
Other theft369
Anti-social behaviour346
Public order305

school Local Schools

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Langenhoe Community Primary School

Good133 pupils
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Milldene Primary School

Good187 pupils
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Baynards Primary School

Good98 pupils
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St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge

Good225 pupils
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St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School

Good232 pupils
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Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good93 pupils
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Mersea Island School

Good392 pupils
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Thurstable School Sports College and Sixth Form Centre

Requires Improvement1196 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Vineyard B&B
  • Waterways Bed & Breakfast
  • Prested Hall
  • Garr Cottage
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Retailers - Other

48 nearby
  • Arthur Cock & Son Ltd
  • Wigborough Traditional Meats
  • Kelvedon Store Ltd
  • One Stop
  • The Gifted Brew
  • + 43 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

33 nearby
  • Dabchicks Sailing Club
  • New Times
  • The Fox
  • The Plough
  • The Red Dog Cafe
  • + 28 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

67 nearby
  • Seafood at Dawn
  • Seaview Cafe
  • Burger King
  • Edon Coffee Shop
  • Greggs
  • + 62 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • East of England Co-op
  • Iceland Foods
  • Tesco Stores Ltd
  • Tesco West Mersea Express
  • East Of England Co-op
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Mersea Island Fish Bar
  • Pizza Town
  • Pizzatown
  • China Garden
  • Kelvedon King
  • + 13 more