Postcode CO2 8XG is located in an urban city, within the Berechurch ward 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 71.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Monkwick is £55,031 per year. The nearest station is Colchester Town located about 2.0 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Monkwick has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,310 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
Monkwick has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.3% 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.
The average income per household in Monkwick is £55,031 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CO2 8XG.
Monkwick near CO2 8XG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Colchester Town located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Berechurch area, with individual transactions ranging from £128,000 up to £565,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £348,500 |
| Flats | 17 | £170,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £293,000 |
| Terraced | 35 | £275,000 |
10 year median price trend in Berechurch
In the CO2 8XG postcode area, located within Monkwick, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CO2 8XG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Kishor Convenience | Wethersfield Road, Colchester, CO2 0BB | Walking directions to Kishor Convenience |
| 0.3 mi | Harris Way Express | 48b William Harris Way, Colchester, CO2 8WJ | Walking directions to Harris Way Express |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | 358/358A Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 8RB | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | Terry Store | Queen Elizabeth Way, Colchester, CO2 8LY | Walking directions to Terry Store |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.