CO2 0EH is a sought-after residential area located 0.6km 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 0EH offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0EH are sourced from Output Area E00109942 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CO2 0EH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CO2 0EH.
314
48
£ 54,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO2 0EH 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CO2 0EH combines high owner-occupation (96%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO2 0EH. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO2 0EH has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Layer Fox0.3 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Dream to Achieve Ltd0.6 km
- Layer Village Store0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester Town5.7 km
- Colchester6.1 km
- Marks Tey6.2 km
Bus Stops
- The Fox0.2 km
- The Fox0.2 km
- Malting Green Rd0.3 km
- Malting Green Rd0.3 km
- Old Forge Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO20EH · Data under Open Government Licence