Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

ARMIDALE WALK, CO2 8XS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARMIDALE WALK, CO2 8XS.

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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 8XS 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

CO2 8XS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 39.6% year-on-year.

home £268,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO2 8XS is a mixed residential area on Armidale Walk, 0.5km 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. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £268k, up 39.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CO2 8XS 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 8XS. 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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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

Semi-Detached

£ 268,000

4 sales · Mean £ 257,000

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

Crime around CO2 8XS is moderate at 55 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 offences107
Criminal damage and arson19
Anti-social behaviour14
Public order11
Vehicle crime9

school Local Schools

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Monkwick Infant and Nursery School

Good223 pupils0.5 km
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Monkwick Junior School

Good229 pupils0.5 km
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The Thomas Lord Audley School

Good841 pupils0.5 km
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Cherry Tree Academy

Good137 pupils1.0 km
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Old Heath Community Primary School

Good209 pupils1.3 km
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St. George's School

Good598 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Abbots Activity Centre0.8 km
  • Caffe Mero0.3 km
  • Soleil0.6 km
  • COFFEEHOG0.8 km
  • The Mogul0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Hollies Bakery0.3 km
  • Kishor Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Rangers Service Station0.7 km
  • Harris Way Express0.8 km
  • McColl's0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • City Pizza and Burger0.6 km
  • China House0.7 km
  • Dilan Kebab & Burger House0.3 km
  • Fish 'N' Chick'N0.6 km
  • Momosh food to go0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Silver Oyster0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lidi0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colchester Town2.3 km
  • Hythe2.4 km
  • Colchester2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Buckley Place0.1 km
  • Buckley Place0.1 km
  • Stansted Road0.2 km
  • Stansted Road0.2 km
  • Monkwick Avenue0.2 km