Area Analysis Colchester, East of England

CO2 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CO2 postcode area.

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Population

41,530

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 44,250 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
workEmployment
5/10
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8/10
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5/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

CO2 is an established family neighbourhood — 53% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £277k. Property prices are trending down 8.2% year-on-year.

home £277,234 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO2 is a postcode district in Colchester, East of England, covering 932 active and 212 retired postcodes.

The largest share of CO2 (18%) is characterised by a working urban area with a mix of terrace houses and flats, mostly families, alongside a transitioning industrial area — historically working class, gradually changing (8%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes CO2 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in CO2 are around £277k, down 8.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across CO2 at 284 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 38, CO2 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full CO2 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.9%
Asian / British Asian5.8%
Black / African / Caribbean5.2%
Other / Mixed5.1%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences5230
Anti-social behaviour1083
Criminal damage and arson892
Public order889
Vehicle crime798

school Local Schools

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Paxman Academy

538 pupils
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St. George's School

Good598 pupils
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Old Heath Community Primary School

Good209 pupils
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St John's Green Primary School

Good628 pupils
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King's Ford Infant School and Nursery

Good169 pupils
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Gosbecks Primary School

Good299 pupils
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Montgomery Junior School, Colchester

Good345 pupils
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Montgomery Infant School and Nursery, Colchester

Outstanding294 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

56 nearby
  • Premier
  • Sam's Convenience Store
  • Morrisons Daily
  • An Ethical Life
  • Baltika 4U
  • + 51 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Lauriston Stay
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Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • Abbey Arms
  • New Inn
  • New Inn Public House
  • St Giles Masonic Centre
  • The Spinnaker
  • + 21 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

89 nearby
  • Quality Diner
  • Bannatyne Health Club & Spa
  • Bannatyne Health Club and Spa
  • Bella-Pais
  • Birch Grove Catering Company Ltd
  • + 84 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

39 nearby
  • China City
  • China House
  • City Pizza and Burger
  • Crystal Restaurant
  • Dilan Kebab & Burger House
  • + 34 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Cost Cutter
  • East of England Co-op
  • Iceland Foods Plc
  • Lidi
  • Lidl Store
  • + 4 more