Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

FINCHINGFIELD WAY, CO2 0AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FINCHINGFIELD WAY, CO2 0AU.

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

327

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 44,400 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CO2 0AU 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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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
workEmployment
3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CO2 0AU's 62% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 10.2% year-on-year.

home £263,714 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO2 0AU is a safe, established residential area on Finchingfield Way, 0.1km from Blackheath in Berechurch. Administratively it sits within Berechurch ward and the Colchester constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £263k, down 10.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CO2 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00109927 (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 0AU. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.9%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Terraced

£ 243,000

5 sales · Mean £ 248,900

Semi-Detached

£ 280,000

5 sales · Mean £ 258,000

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

CO2 0AU has low crime rates — 44 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 offences99
Criminal damage and arson17
Public order17
Anti-social behaviour13
Vehicle crime9

school Local Schools

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Cherry Tree Academy

Good137 pupils0.3 km
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The Thomas Lord Audley School

Good841 pupils1.0 km
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Monkwick Infant and Nursery School

Good223 pupils1.1 km
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Monkwick Junior School

Good229 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

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

Restaurant, Cafe

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

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • China House0.2 km
  • Dilan Kebab & Burger House0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colchester Town3.2 km
  • Hythe3.4 km
  • Wivenhoe3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Gosfield Rd0.2 km
  • Gosfield Road0.2 km
  • Lethe Grove0.3 km
  • Wethersfield Rd0.3 km
  • Wethersfield Road0.3 km