CO11 2BP is a safe, established residential area on Colchester Road, 0.9km from Manningtree in Lawford. Administratively it sits within Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley ward and the Harwich and North Essex constituency.
For families considering a move, CO11 2BP represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £286k, up 33.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CO11 2BP are sourced from Output Area E00111838 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COLCHESTER ROAD, CO11 2BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLCHESTER ROAD, CO11 2BP.
345
43
£ 45,800 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
CO11 2BP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 75% 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. Property prices are trending up 33.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO11 2BP. The average age is 42.9. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 340,000
1 sales · Mean £ 340,000
Semi-Detached
£ 268,000
5 sales · Mean £ 253,200
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO11 2BP has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Manningtree High School
Highfields Primary School
Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Stour Fruiterers0.8 km
- Stour View Stores0.7 km
- The Cupcake Oven0.5 km
- Honeycroft Post Office0.2 km
- Ragmarsh Farm Shop0.8 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Lawford Football Club0.9 km
- The Crown1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Cafe Rio0.9 km
- Manningtree Arts Ltd0.9 km
- Mogul Bangladeshi Restaurant0.9 km
- Select Catering0.9 km
- Hobsons Deli \& Cafe0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- East of England Co-op0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- SAR LA THAI0.7 km
- Manningtree Grill and Pizza0.7 km
- Riverside Fish and Chips0.9 km
- The Pizza Place0.8 km
- Melodie Moo's Cakery0.2 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manningtree1.0 km
- Mistley1.9 km
- Wrabness8.0 km
Bus Stops
- Sports Centre0.1 km
- School0.1 km
- Sports Centre0.1 km
- Edgefield Avenue0.2 km
- Edgefield Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CO112BP · Data under Open Government Licence