QUAYSIDE DRIVE, CO2 8GT House Prices & Local Information

CO2 8GT is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Quayside Drive, 0.4km from The Hythe in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Greenstead ward and the Colchester constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of just 27, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 83% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Colchester.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £155k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for CO2 8GT are sourced from Output Area E00176432 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.