CO2 8NZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Moy Road, 0.3km from Berechurch in Berechurch. Administratively it sits within Berechurch ward and the Colchester constituency.
For families considering a move, CO2 8NZ represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £275k, up 24.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CO2 8NZ are sourced from Output Area E00109919 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MOY ROAD, CO2 8NZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOY ROAD, CO2 8NZ.
340
36
£ 44,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO2 8NZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
CO2 8NZ is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 24.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO2 8NZ. The average age is 35.7. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 230,000
9 sales · Mean £ 252,611
Semi-Detached
£ 205,000
3 sales · Mean £ 213,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CO2 8NZ is moderate at 60 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
The Thomas Lord Audley School
Monkwick Infant and Nursery School
Monkwick Junior School
Cherry Tree Academy
Montgomery Junior School, Colchester
Montgomery Infant School and Nursery, Colchester
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- McColl's0.2 km
- McColl's0.2 km
- Rangers Service Station1.0 km
- Harris Way Express0.4 km
- Hollies Bakery0.2 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Silver Oyster0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- The Mogul0.4 km
- Caffe Mero0.2 km
- Soleil0.9 km
- COFFEEHOG0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- China House0.4 km
- Dilan Kebab & Burger House0.2 km
- Fish 'N' Chick'N0.9 km
- City Pizza and Burger0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester Town2.6 km
- Hythe2.8 km
- Colchester3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Moy Road0.1 km
- The Silver Oyster0.1 km
- The Silver Oyster0.1 km
- Moy Road0.2 km
- Bardfield Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CO28NZ · Data under Open Government Licence