The typical property in CO2
CO2 covers Colchester south including Shrub End and Old Heath, mixed Victorian terraces and postwar council stock.
Area summary
CO2 sits in Colchester City Council. The outcode covers Shrub End, Old Heath, Berechurch, parts of Mersea Road and surrounding areas. Housing is mixed: Victorian and Edwardian terraces in older streets, 1930s and postwar semis, postwar council estates, and newer estate development.
Colchester Town station is in adjacent CO1. Colchester station (CO4) is the main mainline option. The A12 trunk road provides road links.
Employment patterns are commuter into central Colchester and London. Colchester Garrison (the major British Army base) is in CO2.
Colchester City Council operates additional HMO licensing in defined areas. The Renters' Rights Act 2026 has abolished Section 21 evictions. The proposed 2030 EPC C standard, if enacted, will be a substantial cost on Victorian terrace stock.
What the data shows
Researched facts
Buyer notes
- Military rental demand from Colchester Garrison
- Verify HMO licensing area before any conversion
- Victorian terrace EPC upgrade costs substantial
The full CO2 data page
Sold price history, crime totals, EPC distribution, council tax bands and more, pulled live from HM Land Registry, Police UK and the EPC Register.
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