Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

BLACKHEATH, CO2 0AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKHEATH, CO2 0AJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

240

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 44,400 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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6/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

CO2 0AJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO2 0AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Blackheath, 0.4km from Blackheath in Berechurch. Administratively it sits within Berechurch ward and the Colchester constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CO2, CO2 0AJ offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £450k.

Census 2021 statistics for CO2 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00109928 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO2 0AJ. The average age is 50.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.6%
Asian / British Asian4.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 450,000

1 sales · Mean £ 450,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CO2 0AJ has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences81
Criminal damage and arson19
Public order17
Anti-social behaviour14
Drugs10

school Local Schools

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Cherry Tree Academy

Good137 pupils0.2 km
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The Thomas Lord Audley School

Good841 pupils1.1 km
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Monkwick Infant and Nursery School

Good223 pupils1.2 km
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Monkwick Junior School

Good229 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • McColl's0.5 km
  • McColl's0.6 km
  • Hollies Bakery0.6 km
  • Kishor Convenience Store0.3 km
  • Harris Way Express0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The Mogul0.3 km
  • Caffe Mero0.6 km
  • COFFEEHOG0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • China House0.3 km
  • Dilan Kebab & Burger House0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wivenhoe3.2 km
  • Colchester Town3.2 km
  • Hythe3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • The Cherry Tree0.1 km
  • The Cherry Tree0.1 km
  • Gosfield Rd0.2 km
  • Gosfield Road0.2 km
  • Baptist Church0.3 km