Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

MAYPOLE GREEN ROAD, CO2 9QW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAYPOLE GREEN ROAD, CO2 9QW.

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Population

238

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 48,300 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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4/10
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5/10
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9/10
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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

CO2 9QW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 75% 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 9QW is a safe, established residential area on Maypole Green Road in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Shrub End ward and the Colchester constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k, up 1.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CO2 9QW are sourced from Output Area E00110279 (shared with 4 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 9QW. The average age is 44.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.9%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 252,500

11 sales · Mean £ 256,181

Semi-Detached

£ 277,000

4 sales · Mean £ 284,125

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

CO2 9QW has low crime rates — 39 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.

Violence and sexual offences46
Vehicle crime15
Burglary7
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour5

school Local Schools

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St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester

Good288 pupils0.4 km
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Montgomery Junior School, Colchester

Good345 pupils0.5 km
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Montgomery Infant School and Nursery, Colchester

Outstanding294 pupils0.5 km
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Iceni Academy

Good195 pupils1.2 km
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King's Ford Infant School and Nursery

Good169 pupils1.2 km
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Paxman Academy

538 pupils1.4 km
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Gosbecks Primary School

Good299 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Bannatyne Fitness Ltd0.9 km
  • Birch Grove Golf Club0.9 km
  • Sherpa Food0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Space0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Cost Cutter0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • KCR Candy0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colchester Town3.2 km
  • Colchester3.7 km
  • Hythe4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Maypole Green0.3 km
  • Maypole Green0.3 km