CO8 5AH is a mixed residential area located 0.4km from Mount Bures in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Rural North ward and the Harwich and North Essex constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Census 2021 statistics for CO8 5AH are sourced from Output Area E00110038 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CO8 5AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CO8 5AH.
217
47
£ 53,100 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO8 5AH 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CO8 5AH — age 47, 90% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO8 5AH. The average age is 47.4. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
school Local Schools
Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bures1.5 km
- Chappel & Wakes Colne4.0 km
- Marks Tey8.7 km
Bus Stops
- Craig's Lane0.4 km
- Craig's Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CO85AH · Data under Open Government Licence