CO2 7BZ is a safe, established residential area on Cavalry Road, 1.0km from Colchester in Colchester. Administratively it sits within New Town and Christ Church ward and the Colchester constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CO2 7BZ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. With an average age of just 27, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £187k, down 16.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CO2 7BZ are sourced from Output Area E00188049 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CAVALRY ROAD, CO2 7BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAVALRY ROAD, CO2 7BZ.
257
27
£ 57,900 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
With 36% social renting, CO2 7BZ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 16.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO2 7BZ. The average age is 26.8. 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
Flat
£ 175,000
15 sales · Mean £ 182,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO2 7BZ has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hamilton Primary School
St John's Green Primary School
Colchester Royal Grammar School
St. George's School
Kingswode Hoe School
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Colchester County High School for Girls
St Benedict's Catholic College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- Allen & Son0.9 km
- Britannia Service Station0.8 km
- Darcy's Traditional Sweet Shop,0.9 km
- Flying Tiger0.9 km
- Matrix0.8 km
- + 47 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Cuckoo Dough1.0 km
- Highways Social Club0.6 km
- Little Crown1.0 km
- Roberts Club0.9 km
- Straws0.8 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
100 nearby- Acropolis Greek Gyros1.0 km
- Alishan Tandoori0.9 km
- Aspects Beauty0.8 km
- Bella?s Patisserie0.8 km
- Book Rest Cafe0.9 km
- + 95 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Cornish Bakehouse0.9 km
- Dr Chippys1.0 km
- Grand Feast Takeaway0.8 km
- Natural Health and Beauty0.9 km
- Paragon Fried Chicken0.9 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Four Sevens0.6 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Iceland Foods Plc0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester Town0.9 km
- Colchester1.3 km
- Colchester Station2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Dragoon Rd0.2 km
- Salisbury Avenue0.2 km
- Dragoon Rd0.2 km
- Salisbury Avenue0.2 km
- Hamilton Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO27BZ · Data under Open Government Licence