CO2 7FQ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Roberts Road, 1.0km from Colchester in Colchester. Administratively it sits within New Town and Christ Church ward and the Colchester constituency.
For families considering a move, CO2 7FQ represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £332k.
Census 2021 statistics for CO2 7FQ are sourced from Output Area E00176392 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROBERTS ROAD, CO2 7FQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROBERTS ROAD, CO2 7FQ.
574
32
£ 43,900 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO2 7FQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CO2 7FQ — age 32, 68% ownership, 32% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (32) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO2 7FQ. The average age is 32.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 282,500
14 sales · Mean £ 303,250
Semi-Detached
£ 326,500
8 sales · Mean £ 319,437
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CO2 7FQ is moderate at 63 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. George's School
St John's Green Primary School
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Kendall Church of England Primary School
St James' Church of England Primary School
Hamilton Primary School
Colchester Royal Grammar School
Monkwick Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
56 nearby- East Hill Superstore1.0 km
- New Town Foodbank0.4 km
- Premier Bourne's Local0.5 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Gye Nyame Plaza0.9 km
- + 51 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- The Royal Mortar0.4 km
- Pies & Puds Essex0.8 km
- The Purple Dog0.9 km
- The Grapes0.3 km
- Cuckoo Dough0.8 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
102 nearby- Bourne Mill0.5 km
- Indian Khana0.7 km
- St Stephen's Church Centre0.4 km
- 3amigos0.7 km
- G & G's Kitchen0.7 km
- + 97 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Supermarket0.5 km
- East of England Co-op0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Iceland Foods Plc0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Rose Kebab0.6 km
- The Fat Pizza0.9 km
- Indian Khana0.6 km
- New Town Pizza0.6 km
- Noodle Express0.7 km
- + 34 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- YMCA Essex0.4 km
- YMCA Essex0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester Town0.6 km
- Colchester1.1 km
- Hythe1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Eagle Dr0.0 km
- Eagle Dr0.1 km
- Garrison Church0.2 km
- Lookers Garage0.2 km
- Plum Hall0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO27FQ · Data under Open Government Licence