Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

CO2 8LL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CO2 8LL.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

570

cake
Avg Age

32

payments
Avg Income

£ 44,400 /yr

work
Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

lightbulb

Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

shieldSafety
3/10
family_restroomFamily
4/10
favoriteHealth
4/10
workEmployment
3/10
diversity_3Diversity
7/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
directions_transitTransit
9/10
homeHome Ownership
2/10
trending_upInvestment
8/10
psychology

Area Character

Social renting makes up 43% of tenure in CO2 8LL — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO2 8LL is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Berechurch in Berechurch. Administratively it sits within Berechurch ward and the Colchester constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CO2 8LL is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for CO2 8LL are sourced from Output Area E00109923 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO2 8LL. The average age is 31.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.0%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean7.7%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
lightbulb

Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime around CO2 8LL is moderate at 52 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.

Violence and sexual offences146
Anti-social behaviour24
Public order24
Criminal damage and arson21
Vehicle crime15

school Local Schools

P

Cherry Tree Academy

Good137 pupils0.6 km
S

The Thomas Lord Audley School

Good841 pupils0.6 km
P

Monkwick Infant and Nursery School

Good223 pupils0.8 km
P

Monkwick Junior School

Good229 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • McColl's0.3 km
  • McColl's0.3 km
  • Hollies Bakery0.3 km
  • Kishor Convenience Store0.1 km
  • Harris Way Express0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Silver Oyster1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The Mogul0.2 km
  • Caffe Mero0.4 km
  • COFFEEHOG0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • China House0.1 km
  • Dilan Kebab & Burger House0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colchester Town2.9 km
  • Hythe3.1 km
  • Colchester3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Wethersfield Rd0.1 km
  • Wethersfield Road0.1 km
  • Bardfield Road0.1 km
  • Bardfield Road0.1 km
  • Lethe Grove0.2 km