Postcode CO2 8GY is located in an urban city, within the Greenstead ward of Colchester in the East of England region, and forms part of the Greenstead area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Greenstead is £43,876 per year. The nearest station is Hythe (Essex), about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Greenstead has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,696 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.
Greenstead has a very high crime rate, with approximately 118 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 39.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Greenstead is £43,876 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 156 ft away from CO2 8GY.
Greenstead near CO2 8GY has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hythe (Essex) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Hythe (Essex) | N/A | Walking directions to Hythe (Essex) |
Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £277,500 (about £309 per square foot) in Greenstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £485,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £385,000 | £317 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £280,000 | £344 |
| Terraced | 27 | £230,000 | £302 |
| Flats | 16 | £145,000 | £247 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £276,250 | £130,000 | £199,995 | £205,000 |
| 2017 | £305,000 | £145,000 | £225,000 | £194,000 |
| 2018 | £302,500 | £164,500 | £229,000 | £211,000 |
| 2019 | £305,000 | £151,000 | £227,000 | £200,000 |
| 2020 | £327,500 | £159,000 | £228,000 | £214,500 |
| 2021 | £350,000 | £152,000 | £264,500 | £233,750 |
| 2022 | £367,000 | £175,000 | £271,000 | £270,000 |
| 2023 | £345,000 | £165,000 | £269,000 | £245,000 |
| 2024 | £400,000 | £132,500 | £280,000 | £250,000 |
| 2025 | £365,000 | £162,500 | £280,000 | £245,000 |
| 2026 | £390,000 | £145,000 | £310,000 | £220,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £270 | £217 | £238 | £223 |
| 2017 | £267 | £235 | £286 | £230 |
| 2018 | £294 | £257 | £287 | £239 |
| 2019 | £283 | £264 | £283 | £225 |
| 2020 | £301 | £233 | £279 | £268 |
| 2021 | £292 | £287 | £284 | £276 |
| 2022 | £334 | £253 | £339 | £327 |
| 2023 | £377 | £264 | £343 | £307 |
| 2024 | £295 | £237 | £304 | £308 |
| 2025 | £314 | £244 | £324 | £297 |
| 2026 | £314 | £256 | £319 | £294 |
There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CO2 8GY.
In the CO2 8GY postcode area, located within Greenstead, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CO2 8GY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | C Store | Quayside Drive, Colchester, CO2 8GT | Walking directions to C Store |
| 0.2 mi | The Mini Store | Annan Road, Colchester, CO4 3ZH | Walking directions to The Mini Store |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Haven Road, Colchester, CO2 8JB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Hythe Convenience Store | Hythe Quay, Colchester, CO2 8JD | Walking directions to Hythe Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco | Greenstead Road, Colchester, CO1 2TE | Walking directions to Tesco |
Annual council tax rates for Colchester district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CO2 8GY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Daryl Swain
Greenstead - Elected 7 May 2026
Pam Cox
Colchester - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CO2 8GY records about 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around CO2 8GY in Greenstead is £277,500 (about £309 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to CO2 8GY, including University of Essex (Good), Kendall Church of England Primary School (Good) and Old Heath Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CO2 8GY is Hythe (Essex), about 917 m away.
CO2 8GY scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,696 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Colchester covering CO2 8GY is Pam Cox (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Daryl Swain (Reform UK).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.