Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

BARRINGTON ROAD, CO2 7RP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARRINGTON ROAD, CO2 7RP.

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Population

354

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 43,900 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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10/10
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8/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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9/10
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5/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CO2 7RP's 59% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 5.7% year-on-year.

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

CO2 7RP is a safe, established residential area on Barrington Road, 1.1km from The Hythe in Colchester. Administratively it sits within New Town and Christ Church ward and the Colchester constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 59% 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 £240k, down 5.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CO2 7RP are sourced from Output Area E00110166 (shared with 12 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 7RP. The average age is 37.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.6%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean4.5%
Other / Mixed8.7%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 226,500

12 sales · Mean £ 233,750

Flat

£ 144,000

1 sales · Mean £ 144,000

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

CO2 7RP 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.

Violence and sexual offences146
Shoplifting33
Anti-social behaviour28
Public order28
Criminal damage and arson26

school Local Schools

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St. George's School

Good598 pupils0.1 km
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Kendall Church of England Primary School

Good209 pupils0.8 km
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St John's Green Primary School

Good628 pupils1.0 km
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St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester

Outstanding208 pupils1.0 km
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Monkwick Junior School

Good229 pupils1.3 km
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Monkwick Infant and Nursery School

Good223 pupils1.3 km
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St James' Church of England Primary School

Good447 pupils1.4 km
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The Thomas Lord Audley School

Good841 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • New Town Foodbank0.2 km
  • Premier Bourne's Local0.3 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Stop n Go Convenience Store0.4 km
  • Allen & Son1.0 km
  • + 21 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Royal Mortar0.3 km
  • The Grapes0.2 km
  • The Officers Club0.9 km
  • The British Grenadier0.3 km
  • Foundry Arms0.7 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • Bourne Mill0.2 km
  • Indian Khana0.8 km
  • St Stephen's Church Centre0.2 km
  • Acropolis Greek Gyros1.0 km
  • Chez Afrique1.0 km
  • + 24 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi Supermarket0.7 km
  • East of England Co-op0.6 km
  • Lidi0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Rose Kebab0.7 km
  • The Fat Pizza0.9 km
  • Ashiana0.8 km
  • NO NO Duck0.8 km
  • RDM Food Ltd1.0 km
  • + 23 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • YMCA Essex0.7 km
  • YMCA Essex0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colchester Town0.9 km
  • Hythe1.3 km
  • Colchester1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Pownall Crescent0.2 km
  • Pownall Crescent0.2 km
  • Eagle Dr0.3 km
  • Garrison Church0.3 km
  • Eagle Dr0.3 km