Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

THE FOLLEY, CO2 0JA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE FOLLEY, CO2 0JA.

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

285

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 54,400 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CO2 0JA 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.

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7/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CO2 0JA's low deprivation rank, 91% ownership, and £1.1M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

CO2 0JA is a sought-after residential area on The Folley, 0.3km from Malting Green in Layer-de-la-Haye. Administratively it sits within Marks Tey and Layer ward and the Witham constituency.

For serious buyers, CO2 0JA is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 91% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.1M. 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 0JA are sourced from Output Area E00109940 (shared with 17 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 0JA. The average age is 48.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.3%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 895,000

4 sales · Mean £ 888,750

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

CO2 0JA has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences9
Burglary2
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good206 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Layer Fox0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Dream to Achieve Ltd0.2 km
  • Layer Village Store0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colchester Town5.2 km
  • Colchester5.6 km
  • Hythe6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Les Bois0.4 km
  • Les Bois0.4 km
  • Hawfinch Road0.4 km
  • Mill Lane0.5 km
  • Mill Ln0.5 km