Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

BOYLES COURT, CO2 0BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOYLES COURT, CO2 0BJ.

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Population

262

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 42,600 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CO2 0BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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10/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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2/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

CO2 0BJ 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. Property prices are trending up 6.2% year-on-year.

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

CO2 0BJ is a mixed residential area on Boyles Court, 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 0BJ 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 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £240k, up 6.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CO2 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00110012 (shared with 3 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 0BJ. 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

White / British81.2%
Asian / British Asian5.0%
Black / African / Caribbean5.4%
Other / Mixed8.5%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 210,000

7 sales · Mean £ 212,857

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

Crime around CO2 0BJ is moderate at 60 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.

Violence and sexual offences43
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson8
Drugs7
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Cherry Tree Academy

Good137 pupils0.3 km
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The Thomas Lord Audley School

Good841 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • McColl's1.0 km
  • Kishor Convenience Store0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Mogul0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • China House0.8 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 House0.2 km
  • Roman Hill House0.2 km
  • The Cherry Tree0.3 km