Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

EATON MEWS, CO2 8AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EATON MEWS, CO2 8AS.

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Population

314

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 42,600 /yr

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Employed

59%

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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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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6/10
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9/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

CO2 8AS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 72% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £357k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

CO2 8AS is a safe, established residential area on Eaton Mews, 0.8km from Middlewick in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Old Heath and The Hythe ward and the Colchester constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £357k.

Census 2021 statistics for CO2 8AS are sourced from Output Area E00110042 (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 8AS. The average age is 44.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.8%
Asian / British Asian10.0%
Black / African / Caribbean4.9%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 316,250

2 sales · Mean £ 316,250

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

CO2 8AS has low crime rates — 38 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 offences61
Shoplifting37
Anti-social behaviour12
Public order11
Vehicle crime11

school Local Schools

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Kendall Church of England Primary School

Good209 pupils0.7 km
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Old Heath Community Primary School

Good209 pupils0.7 km
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St. George's School

Good598 pupils1.0 km
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Monkwick Infant and Nursery School

Good223 pupils1.1 km
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Monkwick Junior School

Good229 pupils1.1 km
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The Thomas Lord Audley School

Good841 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • G & G's Kitchen1.0 km
  • The Hangry Cow0.7 km
  • The Eat Inn Diner0.8 km
  • Vegalution0.7 km
  • Bakeoffee0.5 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • John Burgess0.4 km
  • Old Heath Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Old Heath Post Office0.5 km
  • Rangers Service Station0.6 km
  • F J Martin & Sons0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Silver Oyster0.7 km
  • The Grapes1.0 km
  • The Royal Mortar1.0 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidi0.2 km
  • East of England Co-op0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Fish 'N' Chick'N0.6 km
  • Momosh food to go0.5 km
  • Sullivans Essex Ltd1.0 km
  • China City0.8 km
  • City Pizza and Burger0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hythe1.5 km
  • Colchester Town1.7 km
  • Colchester2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Avignon Close0.1 km
  • Avignon Close0.1 km
  • Churchill Way0.2 km
  • Unity Close0.2 km
  • Unity Close0.2 km