Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

CRAIGS LANE, CO8 5AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRAIGS LANE, CO8 5AW.

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

217

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 53,100 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CO8 5AW 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.

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10/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CO8 5AW — 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.

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

CO8 5AW is a mixed residential area on Craigs Lane, 0.1km 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 5AW are sourced from Output Area E00110038 (shared with 18 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 CO8 5AW. 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

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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school Local Schools

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Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good195 pupils1.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bures1.2 km
  • Chappel & Wakes Colne4.0 km
  • Sudbury Suffolk8.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Craig's Lane0.1 km
  • Craig's Lane0.1 km