CO8 5AS is a mixed residential area on Hall Road, 0.4km from Mount Bures in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Rural North ward and the Harwich and North Essex constituency.
For serious buyers, CO8 5AS is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Property: Average house prices are around £400k.
Census 2021 statistics for CO8 5AS are sourced from Output Area E00110038 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HALL ROAD, CO8 5AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HALL ROAD, CO8 5AS.
217
47
£ 53,100 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO8 5AS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CO8 5AS spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. £400k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO8 5AS. The average age is 47.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 400,000
1 sales · Mean £ 400,000
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bures1.6 km
- Chappel & Wakes Colne3.6 km
- Marks Tey8.5 km
Bus Stops
- Craig's Lane0.4 km
- Craig's Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CO85AS · Data under Open Government Licence