Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

BROUGHTON CLOSE, CO2 7JL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROUGHTON CLOSE, CO2 7JL.

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Population

329

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 57,900 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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10/10
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7/10
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7/10
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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

CO2 7JL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 89% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO2 7JL is a safe, established residential area on Broughton Close, 1.0km from Shrub End in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Shrub End ward and the Colchester constituency.

For families considering a move, CO2 7JL represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CO2 7JL are sourced from Output Area E00110280 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO2 7JL. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.0%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CO2 7JL has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences35
Shoplifting14
Vehicle crime11
Other theft10
Public order8

school Local Schools

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Iceni Academy

Good195 pupils0.5 km
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King's Ford Infant School and Nursery

Good169 pupils0.5 km
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Hamilton Primary School

Outstanding422 pupils0.8 km
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North East Essex Co-operative Academy

Good43 pupils0.9 km
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Philip Morant School and College

Inadequate1775 pupils1.0 km
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Paxman Academy

538 pupils1.0 km
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Montgomery Infant School and Nursery, Colchester

Outstanding294 pupils1.0 km
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Montgomery Junior School, Colchester

Good345 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Paxman Acadamy0.9 km
  • Sherpa Food0.7 km
  • Lancer House0.7 km
  • Radish0.7 km
  • Arclight Bowls Club0.3 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Colcheco0.3 km
  • Colcheco0.3 km
  • Krishna Newsagents0.7 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
  • Budgens of Colchester0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Ancient Briton0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • John?s fish bar0.8 km
  • Chicken Variety0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colchester Town2.0 km
  • Colchester2.4 km
  • Colchester Station2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Rainsborowe Road0.1 km
  • Rainsborowe Road0.1 km
  • Oyster Place0.2 km
  • Oyster Place0.3 km
  • Boadicea Way South0.4 km