Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

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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Population

367

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 44,400 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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3/10
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6/10
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7/10
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8/10
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5/10
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5/10
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9/10
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7/10
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8/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British86.6%
Asian / British Asian4.6%
Black / African / Caribbean6.3%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences108
Shoplifting31
Public order28
Anti-social behaviour19
Criminal damage and arson18

school Local Schools

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St. George's School

Good598 pupils0.3 km
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Monkwick Junior School

Good229 pupils1.0 km
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Monkwick Infant and Nursery School

Good223 pupils1.0 km
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St John's Green Primary School

Good628 pupils1.1 km
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Kendall Church of England Primary School

Good209 pupils1.1 km
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The Thomas Lord Audley School

Good841 pupils1.2 km
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St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester

Outstanding208 pupils1.3 km
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Hamilton Primary School

Outstanding422 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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

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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • East of England Co-op0.9 km
  • Lidi0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • YMCA Essex1.0 km
  • YMCA Essex1.0 km
fastfood

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