CO2 8HX is a mixed residential area on Commerce Park, 0.2km from Whitehall Road in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Old Heath and The Hythe ward and the Colchester constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for CO2 8HX are sourced from Output Area E00176447 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COMMERCE PARK, CO2 8HX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMMERCE PARK, CO2 8HX.
237
48
£ 42,600 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO2 8HX 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CO2 8HX's 70% ownership and 48-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. 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 8HX. 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
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CO2 8HX is moderate at 70 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Starry Mart0.7 km
- John Burgess0.5 km
- Old Heath Convenience Store0.4 km
- Old Heath Post Office0.4 km
- Mini Store0.7 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Bakeoffee0.5 km
- The Hangry Cow0.2 km
- Subway0.6 km
- The Eat Inn Diner0.3 km
- Vegalution0.2 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- East of England Co-op0.5 km
- UniMart Asian Supermarket0.4 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 Depot0.2 km
- Grange Way0.2 km
- Network Colchester Depot0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO28HX · Data under Open Government Licence