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CO2 0AS

Gosfield Road

Berechurch

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Overview

Postcode CO2 0AS is located in an urban city, within the Berechurch area of Colchester in the East of England region, and forms part of the Monkwick area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 66.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Monkwick is £55,031 per year. The median sale price in Berechurch is £290,000 (around £315 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £251,250 and £325,750. The nearest station is Colchester Town, about 1.9 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Monkwick has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,638 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Monkwick has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Monkwick is £55,031 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CO2 0AS.

Flood risk

No risk

Monkwick near CO2 0AS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Colchester Town located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
243
Population density
2,536.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.01(+8%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.81(+54%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.85(-32%)
Public order
6.54(+28%)
Other theft
4.58(-16%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
209
86.36%
Other White
11
4.55%
Other
6
2.48%
Chinese
5
2.07%
Irish
4
1.65%
Total population: 242

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
59
28.37%
Level 4+ (Degree)
52
25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
13.46%
Level 3 (A level)
27
12.98%
Apprenticeship
23
11.06%
Total 16+ residents: 208

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
62
57.94%
Owns with a mortgage
32
29.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
9.35%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.87%
Social rents from council
1
0.93%
Total households: 107

Property prices in Berechurch

Median price: £290,000
Price per sq ft: £315
Sales (last 12 months): 126
Typical range (middle 50%): £251K – £326K

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 (about £315 per square foot) in Berechurch area, with individual transactions ranging from £127,000 up to £565,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Berechurch over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£360,000£342
Semi-Detached51£315,000£321
Terraced41£275,000£313
Flats19£165,000£267

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Berechurch

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Berechurch.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£275,000£128,500£240,000£208,500
2017£285,000£145,500£240,000£215,000
2018£282,000£147,000£242,500£226,500
2019£296,000£143,750£251,500£223,750
2020£301,500£145,000£250,000£225,000
2021£320,000£154,000£254,000£235,000
2022£360,000£165,000£290,000£280,000
2023£350,000£178,000£300,000£268,000
2024£350,000£159,000£290,000£267,500
2025£348,000£169,500£292,500£275,000
2026£372,000£152,500£322,500£275,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Berechurch.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Berechurch.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£278£216£247£270
2017£298£229£254£268
2018£271£222£269£266
2019£276£239£276£272
2020£282£240£273£261
2021£322£241£300£299
2022£350£268£329£334
2023£363£291£322£344
2024£332£262£337£324
2025£342£282£322£330
2026£339£265£315£300
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Berechurch.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Berechurch in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CO2 0AS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CO2 0AS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 20261, Blenheim Drive, Colchester, CO2 0ARDetachedFreehold£360,000
28 Nov 202517, Blackheath, Colchester, CO2 0AESemi-DetachedFreehold£350,000
09 Oct 202525, Blackheath, Colchester, CO2 0AEDetachedFreehold£565,000
26 Sept 20259, Hetherington Close, Colchester, CO2 0ANDetachedFreehold£325,000
27 Feb 202621, Chestnut Avenue, Colchester, CO2 0ALSemi-DetachedFreehold£295,000

Schools

In the CO2 0AS postcode area, located within Monkwick, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for CO2 0AS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryCherry Tree AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.6 miPrimaryMonkwick Junior SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.6 miPrimaryMonkwick Infant and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CO2 0AS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CO2 0AS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miKishor ConvenienceWethersfield Road, Colchester, CO2 0BBWalking directions to Kishor Convenience
0.2 miMorrisons Daily358/358A Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 8RBWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miTerry StoreQueen Elizabeth Way, Colchester, CO2 8LYWalking directions to Terry Store
0.3 miHarris Way Express48b William Harris Way, Colchester, CO2 8WJWalking directions to Harris Way Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Colchester district.

Band A£1,522
Band B£1,776
Band C£2,029
Band D£2,283
Band E£2,790
Band F£3,297
Band G£3,805
Band H£4,566

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CO2 0AS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Martyn Warnes

Berechurch - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Pam Cox

Colchester - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictColchesterE07000071
Parliamentary ConstituencyColchesterE14001176
WardBerechurchE05010827
ParishColchester, unparished areaE43000228
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)MonkwickE02004523
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Colchester 018EE01021641
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CO2 0AS

Is CO2 0AS (Monkwick) safe?

The area around CO2 0AS records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CO2 0AS?

The median sale price around CO2 0AS in Berechurch is £290,000 (about £315 per square foot) based on 126 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CO2 0AS?

There are 4 schools close to CO2 0AS, including Cherry Tree Academy (Good), Monkwick Junior School (Good) and Monkwick Infant and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around CO2 0AS?

CO2 0AS scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,638 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CO2 0AS (Monkwick) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Colchester covering CO2 0AS is Pam Cox (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Martyn Warnes (Labour and Co-operative Party).