CO2 8UE is a safe, established residential area on Melbourne Chase, 0.4km from Berechurch in Berechurch. Administratively it sits within Berechurch ward and the Colchester constituency.
For families considering a move, CO2 8UE represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k.
Census 2021 statistics for CO2 8UE are sourced from Output Area E00109918 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MELBOURNE CHASE, CO2 8UE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELBOURNE CHASE, CO2 8UE.
336
44
£ 44,400 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CO2 8UE — age 44, 79% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO2 8UE. The average age is 43.7. 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 & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 280,000
1 sales · Mean £ 280,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO2 8UE has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. 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
Old Heath Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- McColl's0.3 km
- McColl's0.3 km
- Rangers Service Station1.0 km
- Harris Way Express0.8 km
- Hollies Bakery0.3 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Silver Oyster0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- The Mogul0.6 km
- Caffe Mero0.3 km
- Soleil0.9 km
- COFFEEHOG0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- China House0.6 km
- Dilan Kebab & Burger House0.3 km
- Fish 'N' Chick'N0.9 km
- City Pizza and Burger0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester Town2.6 km
- Hythe2.6 km
- Wivenhoe3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Stansted Road0.2 km
- Stansted Road0.2 km
- Berechurch Hall Road0.3 km
- The Silver Oyster0.3 km
- The Silver Oyster0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO28UE · Data under Open Government Licence