Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

OLD FORGE ROAD, CO2 0LJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD FORGE ROAD, CO2 0LJ.

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

297

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 54,400 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CO2 0LJ 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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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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4/10
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Area Character

CO2 0LJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £334k, 95% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

home £334,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO2 0LJ is a sought-after residential area on Old Forge Road, 0.2km from Malting Green 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 0LJ offers 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. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 95% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £334k. 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 0LJ are sourced from Output Area E00109937 (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 0LJ. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.6%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 334,000

1 sales · Mean £ 334,000

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

CO2 0LJ has low crime rates — 14 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 offences14
Burglary3
Other theft3
Vehicle crime2
Public order1

school Local Schools

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

Good206 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Layer Fox0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Dream to Achieve Ltd0.1 km
  • Layer Village Store0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colchester Town5.4 km
  • Colchester5.9 km
  • Hythe6.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Hawfinch Road0.2 km
  • New Cut0.3 km
  • New Cut0.3 km
  • Les Bois0.3 km
  • Les Bois0.3 km