Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the CO2 postcode area, covering Colchester and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£186,244
Median price
£166,500
5-year trend
+19.9%
Total sales
21,825
The CO2 area has 809 individual postcodes with 21,825 registered sales. Prices are +53.1% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Colchester. The five-year price movement is +19.9%.
Britain's oldest recorded town with a strong commuter market, fast trains to London Liverpool Street and a large garrison economy.
🚆 Main station
Colchester
⏱️ London commute
~45 min by train
🏫 Notable school
Colchester Royal Grammar School (Outstanding)
CO2 averages £186,244, placing it in the affordable category, +53.1% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 21,825 recorded sales across 809 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in CO2 is +19.9%, in line with broader UK house price movements.
CO2 8XG
£109,853 avg · 233 sales
CO2 8BX
£99,744 avg · 164 sales
CO2 7SB
£118,727 avg · 141 sales
CO2 8FN
£147,541 avg · 141 sales
CO2 7RU
£121,487 avg · 138 sales
CO2 8YP
£154,004 avg · 133 sales
CO2 7RY
£131,257 avg · 132 sales
CO2 8YH
£65,744 avg · 132 sales
CO2 7LH
£131,988 avg · 131 sales
This CO2 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the CO2 postcode area is £186,244, based on 21,825 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Colchester.
Properties in CO2 average £186,244, which is +53.1% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£166,500) is 10.6% below the average (£186,244), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in CO2 have moved +19.9% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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