Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

CHANCERY GROVE, CO2 0BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHANCERY GROVE, CO2 0BQ.

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

240

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 44,400 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10
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7/10
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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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6/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CO2 0BQ spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. £382k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

CO2 0BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Chancery Grove, 0.3km from Blackheath in Berechurch. Administratively it sits within Berechurch ward and the Colchester constituency.

For serious buyers, CO2 0BQ is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £382k.

Census 2021 statistics for CO2 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00109928 (shared with 7 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 0BQ. The average age is 50.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.6%
Asian / British Asian4.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 382,000

1 sales · Mean £ 382,000

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

Crime around CO2 0BQ is moderate at 51 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.

Violence and sexual offences102
Public order20
Criminal damage and arson19
Anti-social behaviour15
Other theft11

school Local Schools

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Cherry Tree Academy

Good137 pupils0.2 km
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The Thomas Lord Audley School

Good841 pupils1.0 km
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Monkwick Infant and Nursery School

Good223 pupils1.2 km
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Monkwick Junior School

Good229 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • McColl's0.5 km
  • McColl's0.5 km
  • Hollies Bakery0.6 km
  • Kishor Convenience Store0.3 km
  • Harris Way Express0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

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

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • China House0.3 km
  • Dilan Kebab & Burger House0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • The Cherry Tree0.2 km
  • Gosfield Rd0.2 km
  • The Cherry Tree0.2 km
  • Gosfield Road0.2 km
  • Baptist Church0.2 km