Is CO2 8WR a safe place to live?

CO2 8WR has a moderate crime rate of 50 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is typical for this type of area in Colchester.

How much do houses cost in CO2 8WR?

The average property price in CO2 8WR is currently around £324k.

What is the population of CO2 8WR?

The population for the CO2 8WR area is approximately 570 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

JAMES PARNELL DRIVE, CO2 8WR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JAMES PARNELL DRIVE, CO2 8WR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

570

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 44,400 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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3/10

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4/10

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4/10

workEmployment

3/10

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7/10

paymentsAffluence

4/10

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9/10

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2/10

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8/10

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Area Character

CO2 8WR has a significant social housing presence — 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO2 8WR is a safe, established residential area on James Parnell Drive, 0.5km from Berechurch in Berechurch. Administratively it sits within Berechurch ward and the Colchester constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CO2 8WR is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £324k.

Census 2021 statistics for CO2 8WR are sourced from Output Area E00109923 (shared with 13 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 8WR. 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%

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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 289,500

10 sales · Mean £ 301,900

Flat

£ 170,000

1 sales · Mean £ 170,000

Terraced

£ 312,500

2 sales · Mean £ 312,500

Semi-Detached

£ 310,000

2 sales · Mean £ 310,000

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

Crime around CO2 8WR is moderate at 50 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 offences148

Anti-social behaviour22

Vehicle crime20

Criminal damage and arson19

Public order17

school Local Schools

The Thomas Lord Audley School

Good841 pupils0.5 km

Monkwick Infant and Nursery School

Good223 pupils0.7 km

Monkwick Junior School

Good229 pupils0.7 km

Cherry Tree Academy

Good137 pupils0.9 km

Montgomery Junior School, Colchester

Good345 pupils1.4 km

Montgomery Infant School and Nursery, Colchester

Outstanding294 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby

McColl's0.5 km
McColl's0.5 km
Hollies Bakery0.5 km
Kishor Convenience Store0.4 km
Harris Way Express0.1 km

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

The Silver Oyster1.0 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby

The Mogul0.4 km
Caffe Mero0.5 km
COFFEEHOG0.1 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby

China House0.4 km
Dilan Kebab & Burger House0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Colchester Town2.8 km
Hythe3.2 km
Colchester3.3 km

Bus Stops

James Parnell Drive0.1 km
John Mace Road0.1 km
Moy Road0.2 km
Lethe Grove0.2 km
Moy Road0.3 km