Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

OAKS END, CO2 0BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKS END, CO2 0BS.

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

314

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 54,400 /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 0BS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

CO2 0BS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £477k, 96% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £477k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 19.8% year-on-year.

home £477,500 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO2 0BS is a sought-after residential area on Oaks End, 0.2km from Layer-de-la-Haye in Layer-de-la-Haye. Administratively it sits within Marks Tey and Layer ward and the Witham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CO2, CO2 0BS offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 96% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £477k, down 19.8% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for CO2 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00109942 (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 0BS. The average age is 48.0. 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 Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 477,500

2 sales · Mean £ 477,500

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

CO2 0BS has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences13
Other theft3
Burglary2
Vehicle crime2
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good206 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Layer Fox0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Dream to Achieve Ltd0.3 km
  • Layer Village Store0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colchester Town5.4 km
  • Colchester5.8 km
  • Hythe6.3 km

Bus Stops

  • New Cut0.1 km
  • New Cut0.1 km
  • Les Bois0.1 km
  • Les Bois0.2 km
  • Hawfinch Road0.3 km