Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

LAYER ROAD, CO2 0HS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAYER ROAD, CO2 0HS.

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

399

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 48,700 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CO2 0HS combines high owner-occupation (91%), strong property values (£950k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 46.2% year-on-year.

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

CO2 0HS is a well-regarded residential area on Layer Road, 1.4km from Layer-de-la-Haye in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Stanway ward and the Witham constituency.

For serious buyers, CO2 0HS is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £950k, up 46.2% 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 0HS are sourced from Output Area E00176401 (shared with 36 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 0HS. The average age is 51.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

47%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

£ 950,000

3 sales · Mean £ 933,333

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 pupils1.2 km
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Montgomery Infant School and Nursery, Colchester

Outstanding294 pupils1.2 km
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Paxman Academy

538 pupils1.3 km
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Gosbecks Primary School

Good299 pupils1.3 km
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Iceni Academy

Good195 pupils1.5 km
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King's Ford Infant School and Nursery

Good169 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Bannatyne Fitness Ltd0.0 km
  • Birch Grove Golf Club0.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Space0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colchester Town3.9 km
  • Colchester4.3 km
  • Colchester Station4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Greenways0.1 km
  • Greenways0.1 km
  • Playing Fields0.2 km
  • Playing Fields0.2 km