Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

GRANGE WAY BUSINESS PARK, CO2 8HF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRANGE WAY BUSINESS PARK, CO2 8HF.

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

241

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 42,600 /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 8HF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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

CO2 8HF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 42% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (43) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

CO2 8HF is a mixed residential area on Grange Way Business Park, 0.4km from Whitehall Road in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Old Heath and The Hythe ward and the Colchester constituency.

This is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for CO2 8HF are sourced from Output Area E00110048 (shared with 11 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 8HF. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.4%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean4.6%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around CO2 8HF is moderate at 60 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences56
Shoplifting36
Public order12
Vehicle crime10
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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Old Heath Community Primary School

Good209 pupils0.2 km
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Kendall Church of England Primary School

Good209 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Starry Mart1.0 km
  • John Burgess0.3 km
  • Old Heath Convenience Store0.3 km
  • Old Heath Post Office0.3 km
  • Let's Go Market1.0 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Bakeoffee0.3 km
  • The Hangry Cow0.3 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • The Eat Inn Diner0.1 km
  • Vegalution0.3 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • East of England Co-op0.4 km
  • Lidi0.9 km
  • UniMart Asian Supermarket0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Sullivans Essex Ltd0.5 km
  • Pizza Night Plus0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hythe1.5 km
  • Colchester Town2.3 km
  • Wivenhoe2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Network Colchester Depot0.1 km
  • Network Colchester Depot0.1 km
  • Abbot's Rd0.2 km
  • Abbot's Rd0.2 km
  • School0.2 km