CO2 9DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wolton Road, 0.4km from Shrub End in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Shrub End ward and the Colchester constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CO2 9DU is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £273k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for CO2 9DU are sourced from Output Area E00110289 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOLTON ROAD, CO2 9DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOLTON ROAD, CO2 9DU.
267
41
£ 48,300 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO2 9DU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 41% social renting, CO2 9DU is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 41-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO2 9DU. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 243,750
4 sales · Mean £ 233,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CO2 9DU is moderate at 55 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
Paxman Academy
Gosbecks Primary School
Iceni Academy
King's Ford Infant School and Nursery
North East Essex Co-operative Academy
St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester
Prettygate Infant School
Prettygate Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Co-operative Group0.6 km
- Post Office Counters0.5 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Leather Bottle0.6 km
- The Ancient Briton0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Paxman Acadamy0.2 km
- The Berechurch Arms0.6 km
- Sherpa Food0.9 km
- Lifehouse0.8 km
- Simply Simpson's0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Space0.9 km
- John?s fish bar0.2 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Cost Cutter0.8 km
- Lidl Store0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester Town3.0 km
- Colchester3.3 km
- Colchester Station3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Paxman Avenue0.2 km
- Paxman Avenue0.2 km
- Alderman Blaxhill School0.2 km
- Alderman Blaxhill School0.2 km
- John Kent Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CO29DU · Data under Open Government Licence