Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

MOUNT BURES GREEN, CO8 5AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOUNT BURES GREEN, CO8 5AU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-07 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

217

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 53,100 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CO8 5AU 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.

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10/10
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7/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

CO8 5AU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £575k, 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

CO8 5AU is a safe, established residential area on Mount Bures Green, 1.1km from Mount Bures in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Rural North ward and the Harwich and North Essex constituency.

For serious buyers, CO8 5AU is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £575k.

Census 2021 statistics for CO8 5AU are sourced from Output Area E00110038 (shared with 18 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 CO8 5AU. 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

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 550,000

2 sales · Mean £ 550,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)

CO8 5AU has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bures2.3 km
  • Chappel & Wakes Colne2.9 km
  • Marks Tey7.8 km

Bus Stops

  • The Thatchers Arms0.1 km
  • The Thatchers Arms0.1 km