CO2 7AD is an up-and-coming urban area on St Johns Street, 0.2km from Colchester in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Colchester constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CO2 7AD offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 73% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (272 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £226k, down 50.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CO2 7AD are sourced from Output Area E00188121 (shared with 45 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST JOHNS STREET, CO2 7AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JOHNS STREET, CO2 7AD.
232
35
£ 46,400 /yr
57%
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 7AD is a high-turnover rental hub — with 73% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand. Property prices are trending down 50.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO2 7AD. The average age is 35.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 136,000
1 sales · Mean £ 136,000
Flat
£ 272,000
2 sales · Mean £ 272,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CO2 7AD are high at 272 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
St John's Green Primary School
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Colchester Royal Grammar School
North Primary School and Nursery
Hamilton Primary School
St Helena School
St James' Church of England Primary School
St. George's School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
72 nearby- Lidl UK0.9 km
- Allen & Son0.4 km
- Britannia Service Station0.5 km
- Darcy's Traditional Sweet Shop,0.2 km
- Feng Huang0.4 km
- + 67 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- The Red Lion Hotel0.3 km
- Blue Ivy Hotel0.3 km
- Riverside Hotel & Restaurant0.9 km
- YMCA Essex0.8 km
- Four Sevens0.9 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- Atik0.3 km
- ATIK0.3 km
- Cuckoo Dough0.3 km
- Highways Social Club0.2 km
- Little Crown0.3 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
156 nearby- Acropolis Greek Gyros0.4 km
- Alishan Tandoori0.2 km
- Aspects Beauty0.1 km
- BakeHouse Express0.3 km
- Bella?s Patisserie0.0 km
- + 151 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Jam International Store0.8 km
- Poundland0.8 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Iceland Foods Plc0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- Cornish Bakehouse0.2 km
- Crystal Restaurant0.4 km
- Dr Chippys0.4 km
- Grand Feast Takeaway0.2 km
- Natural Health and Beauty0.1 km
- + 38 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester Town0.4 km
- Colchester0.6 km
- Colchester Station1.4 km
Bus Stops
- St John's Street0.0 km
- St John's Street0.0 km
- St John's Street0.0 km
- St John's Street0.1 km
- Head Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CO27AD · Data under Open Government Licence