CO2 7FR is a safe, established residential area on Richmond Road, 1.5km from Colchester in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Shrub End ward and the Colchester constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. With an average age of just 28, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £282k.
Census 2021 statistics for CO2 7FR are sourced from Output Area E00188044 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RICHMOND ROAD, CO2 7FR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RICHMOND ROAD, CO2 7FR.
305
28
£ 57,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO2 7FR 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 7FR — age 28, 56% ownership, 23% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £282k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO2 7FR. The average age is 28.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 262,500
15 sales · Mean £ 281,067
Semi-Detached
£ 336,000
2 sales · Mean £ 336,000
Detached
£ 240,000
1 sales · Mean £ 240,000
Flat
£ 192,500
1 sales · Mean £ 192,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO2 7FR has low crime rates — 32 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.
school Local Schools
Hamilton Primary School
Colchester Royal Grammar School
St John's Green Primary School
King's Ford Infant School and Nursery
Iceni Academy
St. George's School
Philip Morant School and College
Montgomery Infant School and Nursery, Colchester
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- The Britannia Gurkha Restaurant and Bar0.9 km
- Bad Owl Coffee0.9 km
- Lancer House0.3 km
- Radish0.3 km
- Colchester Indoor Bowls Club0.7 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Slimming World Franchise1.0 km
- Chicken Variety0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Slimming World Franchise1.0 km
- Mat's Kitchen @ The Fat Cat0.9 km
- Mat's Kitchen0.9 km
- The Ale House0.9 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- 60 Maldon Road0.9 km
- Krishna Newsagents0.3 km
- Budgens of Colchester0.7 km
- Spar0.9 km
- Colcheco0.4 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Four Sevens0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester Town1.4 km
- Colchester1.8 km
- Colchester Station2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Goojerat Road0.1 km
- Goojerat Road0.2 km
- Drury Arms0.3 km
- Drury Arms0.3 km
- Hamilton Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO27FR · Data under Open Government Licence