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.
ARMIDALE WALK, CO2 8XS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARMIDALE WALK, CO2 8XS.
326
39
£ 44,400 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
Monkwick Infant and Nursery School
Monkwick Junior School
The Thomas Lord Audley School
Cherry Tree Academy
Old Heath Community Primary School
St. George's School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Abbots Activity Centre0.8 km
- Caffe Mero0.3 km
- Soleil0.6 km
- COFFEEHOG0.8 km
- The Mogul0.8 km
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
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
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Silver Oyster0.4 km
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
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Postcode Profile: CO28XS · Data under Open Government Licence