CO2 0AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Berechurch in Berechurch. Administratively it sits within Berechurch ward and the Colchester constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CO2 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00109924 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CO2 0AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CO2 0AP.
323
41
£ 44,400 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO2 0AP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CO2 0AP is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO2 0AP. The average age is 40.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO2 0AP has low crime rates — 32 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.
school Local Schools
Cherry Tree Academy
The Thomas Lord Audley School
Monkwick Infant and Nursery School
Monkwick Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- McColl's0.4 km
- McColl's0.4 km
- Hollies Bakery0.4 km
- Kishor Convenience Store0.2 km
- Harris Way Express0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- The Mogul0.2 km
- Caffe Mero0.5 km
- COFFEEHOG0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- China House0.2 km
- Dilan Kebab & Burger House0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester Town3.1 km
- Hythe3.2 km
- Wivenhoe3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Baptist Church0.1 km
- Gosfield Rd0.1 km
- Gosfield Road0.1 km
- The Cherry Tree0.2 km
- Baptist Church0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CO20AP · Data under Open Government Licence