CO2 0DU is a sought-after residential area on The Firs, 0.2km from Layer-de-la-Haye in Layer-de-la-Haye. Administratively it sits within Marks Tey and Layer ward and the Witham constituency.
For serious buyers, CO2 0DU is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 91% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £670k. 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 0DU are sourced from Output Area E00109940 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE FIRS, CO2 0DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE FIRS, CO2 0DU.
285
48
£ 54,400 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO2 0DU 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.
Area Character
CO2 0DU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £670k, 91% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO2 0DU. The average age is 48.2. 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 & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 670,000
1 sales · Mean £ 670,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO2 0DU has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Layer Fox0.8 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Dream to Achieve Ltd0.5 km
- Layer Village Store0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester Town5.0 km
- Colchester5.5 km
- Hythe6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Les Bois0.2 km
- Les Bois0.2 km
- The Folly0.3 km
- The Folly0.3 km
- New Cut0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CO20DU · Data under Open Government Licence