Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

TURNSTILE SQUARE, CO2 7HQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TURNSTILE SQUARE, CO2 7HQ.

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Population

284

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 57,900 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CO2 7HQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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4/10
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6/10
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8/10
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5/10
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6/10
paymentsAffluence
8/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CO2 7HQ — age 36, 30% ownership, 35% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £326k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 44.1% year-on-year.

home £326,428 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO2 7HQ is a safe, established residential area on Turnstile Square, 1.1km from Shrub End in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Shrub End ward and the Colchester constituency.

Within the CO2 district, this postcode is characterised by a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £326k, up 44.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CO2 7HQ are sourced from Output Area E00110304 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO2 7HQ. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.2%
Asian / British Asian6.3%
Black / African / Caribbean3.9%
Other / Mixed6.7%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 297,000

9 sales · Mean £ 314,277

Detached

£ 425,000

1 sales · Mean £ 425,000

Terraced

£ 280,000

3 sales · Mean £ 236,333

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

CO2 7HQ has low crime rates — 28 incidents 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 offences35
Shoplifting27
Anti-social behaviour12
Other theft11
Vehicle crime11

school Local Schools

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Hamilton Primary School

Outstanding422 pupils0.6 km
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Iceni Academy

Good195 pupils0.7 km
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King's Ford Infant School and Nursery

Good169 pupils0.7 km
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Philip Morant School and College

Inadequate1775 pupils0.9 km
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North East Essex Co-operative Academy

Good43 pupils1.1 km
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Prettygate Junior School

Good259 pupils1.1 km
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Prettygate Infant School

Good156 pupils1.1 km
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Colchester Royal Grammar School

Inadequate1001 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Arclight Bowls Club0.3 km
  • West End Bowls Club0.3 km
  • Pegasus Club0.9 km
  • Lancer House0.5 km
  • Radish0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Krishna Newsagents0.5 km
  • Budgens of Colchester0.4 km
  • Colcheco0.1 km
  • Colcheco0.1 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Four Sevens0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Chicken Variety0.5 km
  • John?s fish bar1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Ancient Briton0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colchester Town1.8 km
  • Colchester2.1 km
  • Colchester Station2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Oyster Place0.1 km
  • Oyster Place0.1 km
  • Rainsborowe Road0.2 km
  • Rainsborowe Road0.3 km
  • Drury Arms0.3 km