CO2 0DW is a safe, established residential area on Sexton Close, 0.5km from Blackheath in Berechurch. Administratively it sits within Berechurch ward and the Harwich and North Essex constituency.
Within the CO2 district, this postcode is characterised by an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £259k.
Census 2021 statistics for CO2 0DW are sourced from Output Area E00110010 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SEXTON CLOSE, CO2 0DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SEXTON CLOSE, CO2 0DW.
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
Families dominate this postcode. With 52% owner-occupation and average age 42, CO2 0DW has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO2 0DW. 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
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
Detached
£ 259,000
1 sales · Mean £ 259,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO2 0DW has low crime rates — 43 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.
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's0.7 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 Mero0.8 km
- COFFEEHOG0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- China House0.6 km
- Dilan Kebab & Burger House0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wivenhoe3.0 km
- Hythe3.4 km
- Colchester Town3.4 km
Bus Stops
- The Cherry Tree0.1 km
- Weir Lane0.1 km
- The Cherry Tree0.1 km
- Weir Lane0.2 km
- Gosfield Rd0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CO20DW · Data under Open Government Licence