Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

MACKAY COURT, CO2 8UU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MACKAY COURT, CO2 8UU.

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Population

326

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 44,400 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CO2 8UU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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4/10
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6/10
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5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CO2 8UU spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO2 8UU is a safe, established residential area on Mackay Court, 0.4km from Berechurch in Berechurch. Administratively it sits within Berechurch ward and the Colchester constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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.

Census 2021 statistics for CO2 8UU are sourced from Output Area E00109916 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO2 8UU. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian3.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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

CO2 8UU 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.

Violence and sexual offences86
Criminal damage and arson21
Anti-social behaviour12
Public order12
Shoplifting8

school Local Schools

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The Thomas Lord Audley School

Good841 pupils0.6 km
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Monkwick Infant and Nursery School

Good223 pupils0.6 km
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Monkwick Junior School

Good229 pupils0.6 km
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Cherry Tree Academy

Good137 pupils0.9 km
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Old Heath Community Primary School

Good209 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • McColl's0.4 km
  • McColl's0.3 km
  • Rangers Service Station0.8 km
  • Hollies Bakery0.3 km
  • Kishor Convenience Store0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Silver Oyster0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • The Mogul0.7 km
  • Caffe Mero0.3 km
  • Soleil0.7 km
  • Abbots Activity Centre0.9 km
  • COFFEEHOG0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lidi0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • China House0.7 km
  • Dilan Kebab & Burger House0.3 km
  • Fish 'N' Chick'N0.7 km
  • Momosh food to go0.9 km
  • City Pizza and Burger0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colchester Town2.4 km
  • Hythe2.5 km
  • Colchester3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Stansted Road0.1 km
  • Stansted Road0.2 km
  • Buckley Place0.2 km
  • Buckley Place0.2 km
  • The Silver Oyster0.3 km