Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

SEXTON CLOSE, CO2 0DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SEXTON CLOSE, CO2 0DW.

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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

Families dominate this postcode. With 52% owner-occupation and average age 42, CO2 0DW 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 0DW is a safe, established residential area on Sexton Close, 0.5km from Blackheath in Berechurch. Administratively it sits within Berechurch ward and the Harwich and North Essex constituency.

Within the CO2 district, this postcode is characterised by an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. 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.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £259k.

Census 2021 statistics for CO2 0DW 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 0DW. 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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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 259,000

1 sales · Mean £ 259,000

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

CO2 0DW has low crime rates — 43 incidents 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 offences42
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson9
Drugs7
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Cherry Tree Academy

Good137 pupils0.1 km
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The Thomas Lord Audley School

Good841 pupils1.3 km
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Monkwick Infant and Nursery School

Good223 pupils1.4 km
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Monkwick Junior School

Good229 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • McColl's0.7 km
  • McColl's0.8 km
  • Hollies Bakery0.8 km
  • Kishor Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Harris Way Express0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The Mogul0.5 km
  • Caffe Mero0.8 km
  • COFFEEHOG0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • China House0.6 km
  • Dilan Kebab & Burger House0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wivenhoe3.0 km
  • Hythe3.4 km
  • Colchester Town3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • The Cherry Tree0.1 km
  • Weir Lane0.1 km
  • The Cherry Tree0.1 km
  • Weir Lane0.2 km
  • Gosfield Rd0.4 km