Is CO2 7QN a safe place to live?

Yes, CO2 7QN is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 33 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in CO2 7QN?

The average property price in CO2 7QN is currently around £301k.

What is the population of CO2 7QN?

The population for the CO2 7QN area is approximately 301 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

MARIO WAY, CO2 7QN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARIO WAY, CO2 7QN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

301

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 44,400 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10

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7/10

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7/10

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9/10

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8/10

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5/10

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6/10

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3/10

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6/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CO2 7QN — age 31, 46% ownership, 33% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO2 7QN is a safe, established residential area on Mario Way, 1.3km from Berechurch in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Berechurch ward and the Colchester constituency.

Within the CO2 district, this postcode is characterised by a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. With residents averaging 31 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £301k.

Census 2021 statistics for CO2 7QN are sourced from Output Area E00176440 (shared with 4 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 7QN. The average age is 31.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British70.2%

Asian / British Asian15.9%

Black / African / Caribbean5.3%

Other / Mixed8.6%

Economic Activity

57%Active

FT: 44%

Unemployed: 3%

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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 290,000

5 sales · Mean £ 301,200

Terraced

£ 247,000

7 sales · Mean £ 238,000

Semi-Detached

£ 270,000

3 sales · Mean £ 275,000

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

CO2 7QN has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences28

Criminal damage and arson8

Public order7

Vehicle crime6

Other theft4

school Local Schools

Monkwick Junior School

Good229 pupils0.5 km

Monkwick Infant and Nursery School

Good223 pupils0.5 km

The Thomas Lord Audley School

Good841 pupils0.6 km

St. George's School

Good598 pupils1.2 km

Montgomery Infant School and Nursery, Colchester

Outstanding294 pupils1.3 km

Montgomery Junior School, Colchester

Good345 pupils1.3 km

Hamilton Primary School

Outstanding422 pupils1.4 km

King's Ford Infant School and Nursery

Good169 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby

The Silver Oyster0.8 km
Slimming World Franchise0.4 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby

Fish 'N' Chick'N0.7 km
Momosh food to go0.9 km
Slimming World Franchise0.4 km
City Pizza and Burger0.7 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby

Abbots Activity Centre0.9 km
The Britannia Gurkha Restaurant and Bar0.9 km
Pegasus Club0.4 km
Soleil0.7 km

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Rangers Service Station0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Colchester Town1.7 km
Colchester2.3 km
Hythe2.5 km

Bus Stops

Chariot Drive0.1 km
Chariot Drive0.1 km
Roman Way Camp0.2 km
Lord Holland Road0.2 km
Gurdon Road0.3 km