CO2 8YG is a safe, established residential area on Tortosa Close, 0.8km from The Hythe in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Old Heath and The Hythe ward and the Colchester constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CO2 8YG offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £226k, down 7.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CO2 8YG are sourced from Output Area E00110050 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TORTOSA CLOSE, CO2 8YG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TORTOSA CLOSE, CO2 8YG.
210
37
£ 42,600 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO2 8YG 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 8YG is an established family neighbourhood — 52% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 7.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO2 8YG. The average age is 37.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 222,000
12 sales · Mean £ 227,791
Flat
£ 126,000
6 sales · Mean £ 129,166
Semi-Detached
£ 242,000
1 sales · Mean £ 242,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO2 8YG has low crime rates — 44 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Kendall Church of England Primary School
Old Heath Community Primary School
St. George's School
Monkwick Infant and Nursery School
Monkwick Junior School
The Thomas Lord Audley School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- G & G's Kitchen0.9 km
- Bourne Mill0.5 km
- St Stephen's Church Centre0.7 km
- The Eat Inn Diner0.9 km
- Vegalution0.8 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- New Town Foodbank0.7 km
- Premier Bourne's Local0.6 km
- Rangers Service Station0.6 km
- F J Martin & Sons0.8 km
- St Georges Stores0.8 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Royal Mortar0.8 km
- Slimming World Franchise1.0 km
- The British Grenadier0.9 km
- Foundry Arms1.0 km
- The Silver Oyster0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Oh My Cod0.9 km
- China City0.7 km
- City Pizza and Burger0.7 km
- Fish 'N' Chick'N0.7 km
- Momosh food to go0.5 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- East of England Co-op0.5 km
- Lidi0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hythe1.4 km
- Colchester Town1.6 km
- Colchester2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Avignon Close0.1 km
- Churchill Way0.1 km
- Avignon Close0.1 km
- Unity Close0.1 km
- Unity Close0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CO28YG · Data under Open Government Licence