CO2 8NJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Monkwick Avenue, 0.7km from Berechurch in Berechurch. Administratively it sits within Berechurch ward and the Colchester constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CO2 8NJ is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 34% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £270k.
Census 2021 statistics for CO2 8NJ are sourced from Output Area E00109917 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MONKWICK AVENUE, CO2 8NJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MONKWICK AVENUE, CO2 8NJ.
330
33
£ 44,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO2 8NJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
CO2 8NJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 54% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO2 8NJ. The average age is 33.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 237,500
4 sales · Mean £ 235,000
Semi-Detached
£ 274,000
2 sales · Mean £ 274,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CO2 8NJ is moderate at 54 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Thomas Lord Audley School
Monkwick Infant and Nursery School
Monkwick Junior School
Cherry Tree Academy
Montgomery Junior School, Colchester
Montgomery Infant School and Nursery, Colchester
St. George's School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Abbots Activity Centre0.9 km
- Pegasus Club1.0 km
- COFFEEHOG0.6 km
- Caffe Mero0.5 km
- Soleil0.7 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Hollies Bakery0.5 km
- Kishor Convenience Store0.8 km
- Harris Way Express0.6 km
- Rangers Service Station0.7 km
- McColl's0.6 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Slimming World Franchise0.8 km
- The Silver Oyster0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- City Pizza and Burger0.7 km
- China House0.8 km
- Dilan Kebab & Burger House0.5 km
- Fish 'N' Chick'N0.7 km
- Momosh food to go0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester Town2.2 km
- Hythe2.6 km
- Colchester2.8 km
Bus Stops
- The Thomas Lord0.1 km
- Thomas Lord Audley School0.1 km
- Prince Philip Road0.1 km
- Prince Philip Road0.1 km
- Monkwick Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CO28NJ · Data under Open Government Licence