The CO2 9AJ postcode is in Colchester, Essex postcode town, within East of England, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the CO2 9AJ area, explore the CO2 9AJ Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the CO2 9AJ area, visit the CO2 9AJ House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | CO2 |
| Ward | Shrub End |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Shrub End |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Colchester |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Essex |
| Region | East of England |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Colchester |
| Police Force | Essex |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Shrub End |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Colchester |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 7520 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Hard-pressed ethnic mix / Hampered neighbourhoods / Rural Growth Areas, while the work-zone classification is Town fringe countryside.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Shrub End(0.33 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Gloucester Avenue(0.07 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Colchester Town(1.47 mi)
The nearest airport is Southend Airport(22.45 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceni AcademyPrimary, Good | 7-11 | CO2 9AZ (0.24 mi) | Details |
| King's Ford Infant School and NurseryPrimary, Good | 3-7 | CO2 9AZ (0.24 mi) | Details |
| Paxman AcademySecondary, None | 11-16 | CO2 9DB (0.38 mi) | Details |
| Prettygate Infant SchoolPrimary, Good | 5-7 | CO3 4PH (0.38 mi) | Details |
| Prettygate Junior SchoolPrimary, Good | 7-11 | CO3 4PH (0.38 mi) | Details |
| Philip Morant School and CollegeSecondary, Inadequate | 11-18 | CO3 4QS (0.42 mi) | Details |
| Gosbecks Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 5-11 | CO2 9DG (0.51 mi) | Details |
| St Benedict's Catholic CollegeSecondary, Good | 11-16 | CO3 3US (0.66 mi) | Details |
| Colchester County High School for GirlsSecondary, Outstanding | 11-18 | CO3 3US (0.66 mi) | Details |
| Hamilton Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 4-11 | CO3 3GB (0.67 mi) | Details |
| Montgomery Junior School, ColchesterPrimary, Good | 7-11 | CO2 9QG (0.72 mi) | Details |
| Montgomery Infant School and Nursery, ColchesterPrimary, Outstanding | 3-7 | CO2 9QG (0.72 mi) | Details |
| St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, ColchesterPrimary, Good | 3-11 | CO2 9RA (0.77 mi) | Details |
| St Mary's School for GirlsAll Through, None | 3-16 | CO3 3RB (0.89 mi) | Details |
| Colchester Royal Grammar SchoolSecondary, Inadequate | 11-18 | CO3 3ND (0.93 mi) | Details |
| Oxford House SchoolPrimary, None | 3-11 | CO3 3NE (0.99 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is AMBROSE AVENUE GROUP PRACTICE(0.61 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| ambrose avenue group practiceActiveambrose ave grp practice, 76 ambrose avenue, colchester, essex | 01206549444 | CO3 4LN |
| creffield medical groupActivecreffield medical group, 15 cavalry road, stanway, colchester, essex | 01206570371 | CO2 7GH |
The population of CO29AJ is 352 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 34 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (2441), Between 25 to 34 (1743), and Between 35 to 44 (1519).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 327 people, followed by African with a total of 6.
Regarding education, 76 adults have Does not apply, while 49 have No qualifications.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (189), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (172).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (177), followed by Christian (161).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (48) followed by Semi-routine occupations (41), and Routine occupations (40).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (316), and 215 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1162) and Middle East and Asia (37).