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.
CO2 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CO2 postcode area.
41,530
38
£ 44,250 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Paxman Academy
St. George's School
Old Heath Community Primary School
St John's Green Primary School
King's Ford Infant School and Nursery
Gosbecks Primary School
Montgomery Junior School, Colchester
Montgomery Infant School and Nursery, Colchester
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
56 nearby- Premier
- Sam's Convenience Store
- Morrisons Daily
- An Ethical Life
- Baltika 4U
- + 51 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Lauriston Stay
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Abbey Arms
- New Inn
- New Inn Public House
- St Giles Masonic Centre
- The Spinnaker
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
89 nearby- Quality Diner
- Bannatyne Health Club & Spa
- Bannatyne Health Club and Spa
- Bella-Pais
- Birch Grove Catering Company Ltd
- + 84 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- China City
- China House
- City Pizza and Burger
- Crystal Restaurant
- Dilan Kebab & Burger House
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Cost Cutter
- East of England Co-op
- Iceland Foods Plc
- Lidi
- Lidl Store
- + 4 more
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