CO2 9GL is a safe, established residential area on Stable Road, 0.8km from Shrub End in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Shrub End ward and the Colchester constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 24) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 79% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £256k, down 15.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CO2 9GL are sourced from Output Area E00110290 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STABLE ROAD, CO2 9GL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STABLE ROAD, CO2 9GL.
579
24
£ 48,300 /yr
55%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
79% of homes in CO2 9GL are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. Average age 24 and low crime make this an unusually liveable rental area. Property prices are trending down 15.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO2 9GL. The average age is 24.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 228,250
18 sales · Mean £ 234,500
Detached
£ 287,000
1 sales · Mean £ 287,000
Semi-Detached
£ 255,000
2 sales · Mean £ 255,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CO2 9GL is moderate at 54 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
Montgomery Junior School, Colchester
Montgomery Infant School and Nursery, Colchester
St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester
Paxman Academy
North East Essex Co-operative Academy
Gosbecks Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Paxman Acadamy0.7 km
- Sherpa Food0.4 km
- Arclight Bowls Club1.0 km
- West End Bowls Club1.0 km
- Colchester Indoor Bowls Club1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Space0.8 km
- John?s fish bar0.4 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Post Office Counters1.0 km
- Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
- KCR Candy0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Ancient Briton0.3 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Cost Cutter0.4 km
- Lidl Store0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester Town2.7 km
- Colchester3.1 km
- Colchester Station3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Layer Road0.1 km
- Layer Road0.2 km
- Lordswood Road0.2 km
- Lordswood Road0.2 km
- Catherine Hunt Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO29GL · Data under Open Government Licence