Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

CO2 0PS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CO2 0PS.

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Population

288

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 54,400 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CO2 0PS 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CO2 0PS combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£564k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. 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 0PS is a sought-after residential area located 0.4km from Layer Breton in Layer Breton. Administratively it sits within Tiptree ward and the Witham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CO2, CO2 0PS offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 89% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £564k. 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 0PS are sourced from Output Area E00109936 (shared with 14 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 0PS. The average age is 49.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 548,500

4 sales · Mean £ 574,750

Semi-Detached

£ 364,125

2 sales · Mean £ 364,125

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

CO2 0PS has low crime rates — 13 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 offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Hare And Hounds0.8 km
  • The Hare & Hounds0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Marks Tey6.6 km
  • Kelvedon8.5 km
  • Colchester Town8.7 km

Bus Stops

  • The Old Meeting House0.1 km
  • The Old Meeting House0.1 km
  • Lower Road0.1 km
  • Lower Road0.2 km
  • Church0.5 km