CO2 7QX is a safe, established residential area on Meyrick Crescent, 1.2km from Colchester in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Berechurch ward and the Colchester constituency.
For families considering a move, CO2 7QX represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. At 45 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £384k.
Census 2021 statistics for CO2 7QX are sourced from Output Area E00109930 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MEYRICK CRESCENT, CO2 7QX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEYRICK CRESCENT, CO2 7QX.
379
45
£ 44,400 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CO2 7QX's 68% ownership and 45-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £384k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO2 7QX. The average age is 44.6. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 253,500
4 sales · Mean £ 340,500
Semi-Detached
£ 242,000
5 sales · Mean £ 242,800
Flat
£ 163,000
1 sales · Mean £ 163,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO2 7QX has low crime rates — 38 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
St. George's School
St John's Green Primary School
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Kendall Church of England Primary School
Monkwick Junior School
Monkwick Infant and Nursery School
Hamilton Primary School
The Thomas Lord Audley School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- New Town Foodbank0.5 km
- Premier Bourne's Local0.6 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Stop n Go Convenience Store0.5 km
- Allen & Son0.9 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- The Royal Mortar0.6 km
- The Grapes0.1 km
- Highways Social Club0.8 km
- Roberts Club1.0 km
- Straws1.0 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Bourne Mill0.5 km
- St Stephen's Church Centre0.5 km
- Acropolis Greek Gyros1.0 km
- Alishan Tandoori1.0 km
- Buzz Bingo0.9 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Supermarket0.9 km
- East of England Co-op0.9 km
- Iceland Foods Plc1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Rose Kebab1.0 km
- Ashiana0.8 km
- NO NO Duck0.8 km
- Dr Chippys1.0 km
- Grand Feast Takeaway1.0 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- YMCA Essex0.8 km
- YMCA Essex0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester Town0.8 km
- Colchester1.4 km
- Hythe1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Pownall Crescent0.1 km
- The Britannia0.2 km
- The Britannia0.2 km
- Pownall Crescent0.2 km
- Plum Hall0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CO27QX · Data under Open Government Licence