Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

GLISSON SQUARE, CO2 9AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLISSON SQUARE, CO2 9AJ.

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Population

354

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 48,300 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CO2 9AJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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4/10
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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

CO2 9AJ is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £320k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 5.9% year-on-year.

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

CO2 9AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Glisson Square, 0.5km from Shrub End in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Shrub End ward and the Colchester constituency.

For families considering a move, CO2 9AJ represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 64% 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 £320k, down 5.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CO2 9AJ are sourced from Output Area E00110283 (shared with 8 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 9AJ. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.5%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 320,000

7 sales · Mean £ 302,714

Terraced

£ 248,000

4 sales · Mean £ 242,525

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

CO2 9AJ 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 offences74
Shoplifting45
Public order22
Vehicle crime17
Burglary11

school Local Schools

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Iceni Academy

Good195 pupils0.4 km
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King's Ford Infant School and Nursery

Good169 pupils0.4 km
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North East Essex Co-operative Academy

Good43 pupils0.5 km
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Paxman Academy

538 pupils0.6 km
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Prettygate Junior School

Good259 pupils0.6 km
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Prettygate Infant School

Good156 pupils0.6 km
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Philip Morant School and College

Inadequate1775 pupils0.7 km
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Gosbecks Primary School

Good299 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Co-operative Group0.9 km
  • All Care Plus Ltd0.9 km
  • Colcheco0.7 km
  • Colcheco0.7 km
  • Post Office Counters0.6 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Leather Bottle0.9 km
  • The Ancient Briton0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Paxman Acadamy0.5 km
  • The Berechurch Arms0.6 km
  • Sherpa Food0.9 km
  • Colchester Indoor Bowls Club0.4 km
  • Mumma Cakes0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • East of England Co-op0.8 km
  • Lidl Store0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Crazy Chef0.8 km
  • John?s fish bar0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colchester Town2.4 km
  • Colchester2.7 km
  • Colchester Station3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Gloucester Avenue0.1 km
  • Gloucester Avenue0.1 km
  • Winston Avenue0.3 km
  • Devon Road0.3 km
  • Boadicea Way North0.3 km