Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

GOSFIELD ROAD, CO2 0AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOSFIELD ROAD, CO2 0AS.

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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
workEmployment
7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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6/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CO2 0AS — age 50, 88% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £247k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 15.4% year-on-year.

home £247,750 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO2 0AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gosfield Road, 0.2km from Berechurch in Berechurch. Administratively it sits within Berechurch ward and the Colchester constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £247k, down 15.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CO2 0AS 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 0AS. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 280,000

1 sales · Mean £ 280,000

Semi-Detached

£ 231,000

6 sales · Mean £ 246,666

Flat

£ 128,000

2 sales · Mean £ 128,000

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

CO2 0AS has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences97
Public order16
Criminal damage and arson15
Anti-social behaviour12
Vehicle crime10

school Local Schools

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Cherry Tree Academy

Good137 pupils0.4 km
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The Thomas Lord Audley School

Good841 pupils0.8 km
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Monkwick Infant and Nursery School

Good223 pupils1.0 km
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Monkwick Junior School

Good229 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • McColl's0.3 km
  • McColl's0.4 km
  • Hollies Bakery0.4 km
  • Kishor Convenience Store0.1 km
  • Harris Way Express0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The Mogul0.1 km
  • Caffe Mero0.4 km
  • COFFEEHOG0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • China House0.1 km
  • Dilan Kebab & Burger House0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colchester Town3.0 km
  • Hythe3.2 km
  • Wivenhoe3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Gosfield Road0.0 km
  • Gosfield Rd0.0 km
  • Baptist Church0.1 km
  • Wethersfield Road0.2 km
  • Wethersfield Rd0.2 km