Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

MERSEA ROAD, CO2 0BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERSEA ROAD, CO2 0BX.

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

237

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 42,600 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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5/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

CO2 0BX is an established family neighbourhood — 52% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

CO2 0BX is a mixed residential area on Mersea Road, 0.9km from Blackheath in Berechurch. Administratively it sits within Berechurch ward and the Harwich and North Essex constituency.

Day-to-day life in CO2 0BX has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 86 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £385k.

Census 2021 statistics for CO2 0BX are sourced from Output Area E00110010 (shared with 10 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 0BX. The average age is 42.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.8%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed7.5%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 24%
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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 385,000

1 sales · Mean £ 385,000

Detached

£ 640,000

1 sales · Mean £ 640,000

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

Crime around CO2 0BX is moderate at 86 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 offences34
Anti-social behaviour7
Drugs7
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Cherry Tree Academy

Good137 pupils0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wivenhoe2.8 km
  • Hythe3.8 km
  • Colchester Town3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Roman Hill House0.1 km
  • Roman Hill House0.1 km
  • Weir Lane0.4 km
  • Weir Lane0.5 km