CO2 7TU is a safe, established residential area on John Castle Way, 1.4km from The Hythe in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Berechurch ward and the Colchester constituency.
For families considering a move, CO2 7TU represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £267k, up 14.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CO2 7TU are sourced from Output Area E00109931 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
JOHN CASTLE WAY, CO2 7TU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JOHN CASTLE WAY, CO2 7TU.
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37
£ 44,400 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CO2 7TU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 14.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO2 7TU. The average age is 37.0. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 250,000
7 sales · Mean £ 259,285
Semi-Detached
£ 280,000
16 sales · Mean £ 274,312
Detached
£ 240,000
7 sales · Mean £ 229,714
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO2 7TU has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St. George's School
Monkwick Junior School
Monkwick Infant and Nursery School
St John's Green Primary School
Kendall Church of England Primary School
The Thomas Lord Audley School
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Hamilton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- New Town Foodbank0.5 km
- Premier Bourne's Local0.6 km
- Stop n Go Convenience Store0.7 km
- Britannia Service Station0.8 km
- Rangers Service Station0.8 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Royal Mortar0.7 km
- The Grapes0.2 km
- The Officers Club1.0 km
- The British Grenadier0.6 km
- The Silver Oyster0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Bourne Mill0.4 km
- St Stephen's Church Centre0.5 km
- The Britannia Gurkha Restaurant and Bar0.3 km
- WO and Sgts Mess0.8 km
- Soleil0.7 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- East of England Co-op0.9 km
- Lidi0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- YMCA Essex1.0 km
- YMCA Essex1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Ashiana1.0 km
- NO NO Duck1.0 km
- China City0.7 km
- City Pizza and Burger0.7 km
- Fish 'N' Chick'N0.7 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester Town1.0 km
- Colchester1.6 km
- Hythe1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Pownall Crescent0.2 km
- Pownall Crescent0.2 km
- Cemetery Gates0.2 km
- Cemetery Gates0.2 km
- The Britannia0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO27TU · Data under Open Government Licence