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.
BROUGHTON CLOSE, CO2 7JL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROUGHTON CLOSE, CO2 7JL.
329
44
£ 57,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Iceni Academy
King's Ford Infant School and Nursery
Hamilton Primary School
North East Essex Co-operative Academy
Philip Morant School and College
Paxman Academy
Montgomery Infant School and Nursery, Colchester
Montgomery Junior School, Colchester
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Colcheco0.3 km
- Colcheco0.3 km
- Krishna Newsagents0.7 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Budgens of Colchester0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Ancient Briton0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- John?s fish bar0.8 km
- Chicken Variety0.7 km
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
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Postcode Profile: CO27JL · Data under Open Government Licence