CO2 8GD is a safe, established residential area located 1.2km from Colchester in Colchester. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Colchester constituency.
This is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for CO2 8GD are sourced from Output Area E00176382 (shared with 645 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CO2 8GD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CO2 8GD.
313
37
£ 46,400 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO2 8GD represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
CO2 8GD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 45% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO2 8GD. The average age is 37.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CO2 8GD is moderate at 50 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St James' Church of England Primary School
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery
St. George's School
St John's Green Primary School
Unity Primary Academy
Kendall Church of England Primary School
Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- East Hill Superstore0.3 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Big Up Off Licence0.7 km
- East of England Co-op0.9 km
- Foodbank Colchester0.2 km
- + 37 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- The Royal Mortar0.9 km
- Goat & Boot0.3 km
- The British Grenadier1.0 km
- The Foresters Arms0.7 km
- Fashion Cafe Bar0.9 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
56 nearby- Colchester Leisure World0.9 km
- Indian Khana0.5 km
- The Old Siege House Bar & Brasserie0.1 km
- D Village Kitchen0.8 km
- 3amigos0.4 km
- + 51 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Supermarket0.5 km
- East of England Co-op0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Rice 'n' Spice0.1 km
- Rose Kebab0.5 km
- The Fat Pizza0.5 km
- Beijing Cantonese Take Away0.3 km
- Happy Wok0.1 km
- + 30 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- YMCA Essex0.7 km
- YMCA Essex0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hythe0.9 km
- Colchester Town0.9 km
- Colchester0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Old Coach Road0.2 km
- Brook Street0.2 km
- Old Coach Road0.2 km
- Greenstead Road0.2 km
- Kerry Court0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO28GD · Data under Open Government Licence