Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

ST JOHNS STREET, CO2 7AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JOHNS STREET, CO2 7AN.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

232

cake
Avg Age

35

payments
Avg Income

£ 46,400 /yr

work
Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

shieldSafety
1/10
family_restroomFamily
1/10
favoriteHealth
8/10
workEmployment
3/10
diversity_3Diversity
10/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
directions_transitTransit
10/10
homeHome Ownership
1/10
trending_upInvestment
2/10
psychology

Area Character

CO2 7AN 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.

shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO2 7AN is an up-and-coming urban area on St Johns Street, 0.3km from Colchester in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Colchester constituency.

For renters and young professionals, CO2 7AN 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 (276 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for CO2 7AN are sourced from Output Area E00188121 (shared with 45 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO2 7AN. 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

White / British82.3%
Asian / British Asian8.2%
Black / African / Caribbean6.1%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 6%
lightbulb

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.

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

Crime rates near CO2 7AN are high at 276 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.

Violence and sexual offences652
Shoplifting230
Anti-social behaviour147
Public order137
Other theft99

school Local Schools

P

St John's Green Primary School

Good628 pupils0.2 km
S

Colchester Royal Grammar School

Inadequate1001 pupils0.7 km
P

St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester

Outstanding208 pupils0.7 km
P

North Primary School and Nursery

Good451 pupils1.0 km
P

Hamilton Primary School

Outstanding422 pupils1.0 km
S

St Helena School

Good990 pupils1.1 km
P

St James' Church of England Primary School

Good447 pupils1.1 km
P

St. George's School

Good598 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

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 Huang0.5 km
  • + 67 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • The Red Lion Hotel0.3 km
  • Blue Ivy Hotel0.4 km
  • Riverside Hotel & Restaurant0.9 km
  • YMCA Essex0.8 km
  • Four Sevens0.8 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

32 nearby
  • Atik0.3 km
  • ATIK0.3 km
  • Cuckoo Dough0.3 km
  • Highways Social Club0.2 km
  • Little Crown0.4 km
  • + 27 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

156 nearby
  • Acropolis Greek Gyros0.4 km
  • Alishan Tandoori0.3 km
  • Aspects Beauty0.2 km
  • BakeHouse Express0.3 km
  • Bella?s Patisserie0.1 km
  • + 151 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Jam International Store0.8 km
  • Poundland0.8 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Iceland Foods Plc0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

42 nearby
  • Cornish Bakehouse0.2 km
  • Crystal Restaurant0.4 km
  • Dr Chippys0.4 km
  • Grand Feast Takeaway0.2 km
  • Natural Health and Beauty0.1 km
  • + 37 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colchester Town0.5 km
  • Colchester0.6 km
  • Colchester Station1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • St John's Street0.0 km
  • St John's Street0.0 km
  • St John's Street0.1 km
  • St John's Street0.1 km
  • Head Street0.1 km