CO2 9QE is a safe, established residential area on Ilex Close, 1.5km from Berechurch in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Shrub End ward and the Colchester constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CO2 9QE is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 24) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £245k.
Census 2021 statistics for CO2 9QE are sourced from Output Area E00110299 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ILEX CLOSE, CO2 9QE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ILEX CLOSE, CO2 9QE.
387
24
£ 48,300 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CO2 9QE has a significant social housing presence — 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO2 9QE. The average age is 23.9. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 197,000
3 sales · Mean £ 197,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO2 9QE has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Montgomery Junior School, Colchester
Montgomery Infant School and Nursery, Colchester
St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester
The Thomas Lord Audley School
King's Ford Infant School and Nursery
Iceni Academy
Monkwick Junior School
Monkwick Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- KCR Candy0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Pegasus Club0.9 km
- Sherpa Food0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Cost Cutter0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester Town2.4 km
- Colchester2.9 km
- Hythe3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Baronswood Way0.1 km
- Peerswood Road0.2 km
- Baronswood Way0.3 km
- Gymnasium0.4 km
- Gymnasium0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CO29QE · Data under Open Government Licence