CO2 9AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gloucester Avenue, 0.5km from Shrub End in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Shrub End ward and the Colchester constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £320k.
Census 2021 statistics for CO2 9AX are sourced from Output Area E00110283 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GLOUCESTER AVENUE, CO2 9AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLOUCESTER AVENUE, CO2 9AX.
354
37
£ 48,300 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO2 9AX 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.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CO2 9AX's 64% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £320k 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 9AX. 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
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
Semi-Detached
£ 320,000
1 sales · Mean £ 320,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO2 9AX has low crime rates — 40 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
King's Ford Infant School and Nursery
Iceni Academy
North East Essex Co-operative Academy
Paxman Academy
Prettygate Junior School
Prettygate Infant School
Gosbecks Primary School
Philip Morant School and College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Co-operative Group0.9 km
- Colcheco0.7 km
- Colcheco0.7 km
- Post Office Counters0.7 km
- Budgens of Colchester0.7 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Leather Bottle0.9 km
- The Ancient Briton0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Paxman Acadamy0.5 km
- The Berechurch Arms0.7 km
- Sherpa Food0.8 km
- Colchester Indoor Bowls Club0.5 km
- Arclight Bowls Club0.5 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Cost Cutter1.0 km
- Lidl Store0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Crazy Chef1.0 km
- John?s fish bar0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester Town2.4 km
- Colchester2.7 km
- Colchester Station3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Gloucester Avenue0.1 km
- Gloucester Avenue0.1 km
- Devon Road0.2 km
- Devon Road0.3 km
- Iceni Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO29AX · Data under Open Government Licence