Postcode CO2 8YR is located in an urban city, within the Greenstead area 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 median sale price in Greenstead is £260,500 (around £295 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £193,750 and £320,000. The nearest station is Hythe (Essex), about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Love Hill Lawn.
Greenstead has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,353 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.
Greenstead has a very high crime rate, with approximately 118 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 34.1% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 320 ft away from CO2 8YR.
Greenstead near CO2 8YR 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Hythe (Essex) | N/A | Walking directions to Hythe (Essex) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Love Hill Lawn | Small | Walking directions to Love Hill Lawn |
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £260,500 (about £295 per square foot) in Greenstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £101,000 up to £485,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £395,000 | £316 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £292,000 | £313 |
| Terraced | 22 | £227,500 | £289 |
| Flats | 23 | £145,000 | £236 |
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 | £246,000 |
| 2026 | £405,000 | £145,000 | £300,000 | £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 | £316 | £297 |
| 2026 | £314 | £219 | £330 | £230 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CO2 8YR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jul 2025 | 72, Caelum Drive, Colchester, CO2 8FP | Flats | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Flat 28, Spiritus House, Hawkins Road, Colchester, CO2 8LE | Flats | Leasehold | £97,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2026 | 21, Caelum Drive, Colchester, CO2 8FN | Flats | Leasehold | £85,000 | |
| 05 Jan 2026 | 79, Caelum Drive, Colchester, CO2 8FN | Flats | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 71, Caelum Drive, Colchester, CO2 8FN | Flats | Leasehold | £141,000 |
In the CO2 8YR postcode area, located within Greenstead, there are 5 primary and 0 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Kendall Church of England Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Jun 2025. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Unity Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Jun 2025. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Old Heath Community Primary School | Community school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Apr 2026. |
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CO2 8YR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Starry Mart | Caelum Drive, Colchester, CO2 8FN | Walking directions to Starry Mart |
| 0.1 mi | Hythe Convenience Store | Hythe Quay, Colchester, CO2 8JD | Walking directions to Hythe Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Haven Road, Colchester, CO2 8JB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | C Store | Quayside Drive, Colchester, CO2 8GT | Walking directions to C Store |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Greenstead Road, Colchester, CO1 2TE | Walking directions to Tesco |
Annual council tax rates for Colchester district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CO2 8YR, 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 8YR 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, vehicle crime and other theft.
The median sale price around CO2 8YR in Greenstead is £260,500 (about £295 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to CO2 8YR, including Kendall Church of England Primary School (Outstanding), Unity Primary Academy (Good) and Old Heath Community Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CO2 8YR is Hythe (Essex), about 436 m away.
CO2 8YR scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,353 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 8YR is Pam Cox (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Daryl Swain (Reform UK).