CO2 8HL is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Whitehall Road in Colchester. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Old Heath and The Hythe ward and the Colchester constituency.
Within the CO2 district, this postcode is characterised by a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for CO2 8HL are sourced from Output Area E00176447 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CO2 8HL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CO2 8HL.
237
48
£ 42,600 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO2 8HL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 48, CO2 8HL has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO2 8HL. The average age is 47.9. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CO2 8HL is moderate at 65 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
Old Heath Community Primary School
Kendall Church of England Primary School
Unity Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Starry Mart0.7 km
- John Burgess0.5 km
- Old Heath Convenience Store0.5 km
- Old Heath Post Office0.5 km
- Mini Store0.7 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Bakeoffee0.5 km
- The Hangry Cow0.3 km
- Blues Cafe Bar1.0 km
- Bytes1.0 km
- Moa1.0 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- East of England Co-op0.5 km
- UniMart Asian Supermarket0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Sub Zero1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Sullivans Essex Ltd0.8 km
- Pizza Night Plus0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hythe1.2 km
- Colchester Town2.3 km
- Colchester2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Commerce Way0.2 km
- Commerce Way0.2 km
- Network Colchester Depot0.3 km
- Grange Way0.3 km
- Network Colchester Depot0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO28HL · Data under Open Government Licence