Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

BLENHEIM DRIVE, CO2 0AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLENHEIM DRIVE, CO2 0AR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

323

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 44,400 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CO2 0AR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 67% owner-occupation and average age 41, CO2 0AR has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 26.8% year-on-year.

home £221,250 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO2 0AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Blenheim Drive, 0.2km from Berechurch in Berechurch. Administratively it sits within Berechurch ward and the Colchester constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £221k, up 26.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CO2 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00109924 (shared with 14 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 0AR. The average age is 40.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.8%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 134,000

6 sales · Mean £ 143,350

Detached

£ 310,000

2 sales · Mean £ 310,000

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

CO2 0AR has low crime rates — 41 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences103
Criminal damage and arson19
Public order16
Anti-social behaviour11
Vehicle crime10

school Local Schools

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Cherry Tree Academy

Good137 pupils0.3 km
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The Thomas Lord Audley School

Good841 pupils0.9 km
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Monkwick Infant and Nursery School

Good223 pupils1.0 km
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Monkwick Junior School

Good229 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • McColl's0.4 km
  • McColl's0.4 km
  • Hollies Bakery0.4 km
  • Kishor Convenience Store0.2 km
  • Harris Way Express0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The Mogul0.2 km
  • Caffe Mero0.5 km
  • COFFEEHOG0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • China House0.2 km
  • Dilan Kebab & Burger House0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colchester Town3.0 km
  • Hythe3.2 km
  • Wivenhoe3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Gosfield Rd0.1 km
  • Gosfield Road0.1 km
  • Baptist Church0.1 km
  • Baptist Church0.2 km
  • Berechurch Hall Road0.2 km