CO2 0DR is a safe, established residential area on Holt Drive, 0.5km from Blackheath in Berechurch. Administratively it sits within Berechurch ward and the Harwich and North Essex constituency.
The people who live in CO2 0DR are typical of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £319k, down 11.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CO2 0DR are sourced from Output Area E00110010 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLT DRIVE, CO2 0DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLT DRIVE, CO2 0DR.
237
42
£ 42,600 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CO2 0DR's 52% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 11.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO2 0DR. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 300,000
3 sales · Mean £ 271,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO2 0DR has low crime rates — 49 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's0.8 km
- McColl's0.8 km
- Hollies Bakery0.8 km
- Kishor Convenience Store0.6 km
- Harris Way Express0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- The Mogul0.5 km
- Caffe Mero0.9 km
- COFFEEHOG0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- China House0.6 km
- Dilan Kebab & Burger House0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wivenhoe3.1 km
- Colchester Town3.4 km
- Hythe3.5 km
Bus Stops
- The Cherry Tree0.2 km
- Weir Lane0.2 km
- The Cherry Tree0.2 km
- Weir Lane0.2 km
- Roman Hill House0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CO20DR · Data under Open Government Licence