Is CO2 8WS a safe place to live?

CO2 8WS has a moderate crime rate of 51 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is typical for this type of area in Colchester.

How much do houses cost in CO2 8WS?

The average property price in CO2 8WS is currently around £440k.

What is the population of CO2 8WS?

The population for the CO2 8WS area is approximately 303 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

HELEN EWING PLACE, CO2 8WS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HELEN EWING PLACE, CO2 8WS.

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Population

303

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 44,400 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CO2 8WS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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4/10

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6/10

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5/10

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4/10

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7/10

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5/10

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8/10

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3/10

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6/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CO2 8WS — age 30, 49% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO2 8WS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Helen Ewing Place, 0.6km from Berechurch in Berechurch. Administratively it sits within Berechurch ward and the Colchester constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CO2 8WS is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. With residents averaging 30 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 33% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £440k.

Census 2021 statistics for CO2 8WS are sourced from Output Area E00188162 (shared with 6 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 8WS. The average age is 30.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.7%

Asian / British Asian2.0%

Black / African / Caribbean10.6%

Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

46%Active

FT: 28%

Unemployed: 2%

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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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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 340,000

4 sales · Mean £ 361,250

Semi-Detached

£ 280,000

1 sales · Mean £ 280,000

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

Crime around CO2 8WS is moderate at 51 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 offences137

Anti-social behaviour20

Criminal damage and arson18

Vehicle crime18

Public order17

school Local Schools

The Thomas Lord Audley School

Good841 pupils0.5 km

Monkwick Infant and Nursery School

Good223 pupils0.7 km

Monkwick Junior School

Good229 pupils0.7 km

Cherry Tree Academy

Good137 pupils0.9 km

Montgomery Junior School, Colchester

Good345 pupils1.3 km

Montgomery Infant School and Nursery, Colchester

Outstanding294 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby

McColl's0.5 km
McColl's0.5 km
Hollies Bakery0.6 km
Kishor Convenience Store0.5 km
Harris Way Express0.1 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby

The Mogul0.5 km
Caffe Mero0.6 km
COFFEEHOG0.1 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby

China House0.5 km
Dilan Kebab & Burger House0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Colchester Town2.7 km
Hythe3.2 km
Colchester3.3 km

Bus Stops

James Parnell Drive0.1 km
John Mace Road0.1 km
Moy Road0.2 km
Fowler Road0.3 km
Fowler Road0.3 km