Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

HIGH ROAD, CO2 0DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH ROAD, CO2 0DS.

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

314

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 54,400 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CO2 0DS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CO2 0DS's low deprivation rank, 96% ownership, and £685k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

CO2 0DS is a sought-after residential area on High Road, 0.5km from Malting Green in Layer-de-la-Haye. Administratively it sits within Marks Tey and Layer ward and the Witham constituency.

For serious buyers, CO2 0DS is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 96% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £685k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for CO2 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00109942 (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 0DS. The average age is 48.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.9%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 525,000

3 sales · Mean £ 565,000

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

CO2 0DS has low crime rates — 12 incidents 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 offences13
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
Public order2
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good206 pupils0.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Layer Fox0.1 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Dream to Achieve Ltd0.5 km
  • Layer Village Store0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colchester Town5.7 km
  • Colchester6.2 km
  • Marks Tey6.4 km

Bus Stops

  • The Fox0.0 km
  • The Fox0.1 km
  • Old Forge Road0.1 km
  • Malting Green Rd0.1 km
  • Malting Green Rd0.1 km