Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

MERSEA ROAD, CO2 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERSEA ROAD, CO2 0BU.

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Population

237

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 42,600 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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5/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

CO2 0BU is an established family neighbourhood — 52% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 35.4% year-on-year.

home £451,250 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO2 0BU is a mixed residential area on Mersea Road, 0.6km from Blackheath in Berechurch. Administratively it sits within Berechurch ward and the Harwich and North Essex constituency.

CO2 0BU is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £451k, down 35.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CO2 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00110010 (shared with 10 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 0BU. The average age is 42.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.8%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed7.5%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 281,000

2 sales · Mean £ 281,000

Detached

£ 467,500

8 sales · Mean £ 459,375

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

Crime around CO2 0BU is moderate at 61 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences43
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson8
Drugs7
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Cherry Tree Academy

Good137 pupils0.3 km
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The Thomas Lord Audley School

Good841 pupils1.4 km
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Monkwick Infant and Nursery School

Good223 pupils1.6 km
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Monkwick Junior School

Good229 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • McColl's0.9 km
  • McColl's0.9 km
  • Hollies Bakery0.9 km
  • Kishor Convenience Store0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Mogul0.7 km
  • Caffe Mero1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • China House0.7 km
  • Dilan Kebab & Burger House0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wivenhoe2.9 km
  • Hythe3.5 km
  • Colchester Town3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Weir Lane0.1 km
  • Weir Lane0.1 km
  • The Cherry Tree0.3 km
  • Roman Hill House0.3 km
  • Roman Hill House0.3 km