CO2 0BH is a mixed residential area on Holt Drive, 0.6km from Blackheath in Berechurch. Administratively it sits within Berechurch ward and the Harwich and North Essex constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CO2 0BH is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £258k.
Census 2021 statistics for CO2 0BH are sourced from Output Area E00110012 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLT DRIVE, CO2 0BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLT DRIVE, CO2 0BH.
262
35
£ 42,600 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO2 0BH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
CO2 0BH has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO2 0BH. The average age is 35.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 225,000
9 sales · Mean £ 235,277
Detached
£ 385,000
1 sales · Mean £ 385,000
Flat
£ 130,000
1 sales · Mean £ 130,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CO2 0BH is moderate at 61 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cherry Tree Academy
The Thomas Lord Audley School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- McColl's0.9 km
- McColl's1.0 km
- Hollies Bakery1.0 km
- Kishor Convenience Store0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- The Mogul0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- China House0.7 km
- Dilan Kebab & Burger House1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wivenhoe3.0 km
- Hythe3.6 km
- Colchester Town3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Weir Lane0.1 km
- Weir Lane0.2 km
- Roman Hill House0.3 km
- Roman Hill House0.3 km
- The Cherry Tree0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO20BH · Data under Open Government Licence