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.
TURNSTILE SQUARE, CO2 7HQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TURNSTILE SQUARE, CO2 7HQ.
284
36
£ 57,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO2 7HQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Hamilton Primary School
Iceni Academy
King's Ford Infant School and Nursery
Philip Morant School and College
North East Essex Co-operative Academy
Prettygate Junior School
Prettygate Infant School
Colchester Royal Grammar School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Krishna Newsagents0.5 km
- Budgens of Colchester0.4 km
- Colcheco0.1 km
- Colcheco0.1 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Four Sevens0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Chicken Variety0.5 km
- John?s fish bar1.0 km
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
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Postcode Profile: CO27HQ · Data under Open Government Licence