Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

BOUNSTEAD ROAD, CO2 0DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOUNSTEAD ROAD, CO2 0DE.

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Population

136

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 44,400 /yr

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Employed

36%

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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10/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 69% owner-occupation and average age 42, CO2 0DE has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

CO2 0DE is a safe, established residential area on Bounstead Road, 1.4km from Blackheath in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Berechurch ward and the Colchester constituency.

For families considering a move, CO2 0DE represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k.

Census 2021 statistics for CO2 0DE are sourced from Output Area E00176394 (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 0DE. 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 / British82.2%
Asian / British Asian5.2%
Black / African / Caribbean4.4%
Other / Mixed8.1%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 360,000

5 sales · Mean £ 392,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

CO2 0DE has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester

Good288 pupils0.8 km
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Montgomery Junior School, Colchester

Good345 pupils0.9 km
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Montgomery Infant School and Nursery, Colchester

Outstanding294 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Space0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • KCR Candy0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Cost Cutter0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colchester Town3.4 km
  • Colchester4.0 km
  • Hythe4.2 km