Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

CO2 9FN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CO2 9FN.

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Population

550

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 48,300 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CO2 9FN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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6/10
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4/10
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5/10
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8/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 82% social renting, CO2 9FN is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

CO2 9FN is a safe, established residential area within the CO2 district of Colchester. Administratively it sits within Shrub End ward and the Colchester constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CO2 9FN is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of just 27, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 82% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CO2 9FN are sourced from Output Area E00110301 (shared with 11 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 9FN. The average age is 27.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean8.0%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

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

CO2 9FN has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences57
Vehicle crime22
Burglary16
Anti-social behaviour10
Public order8

school Local Schools

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Montgomery Junior School, Colchester

Good345 pupils0.2 km
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Montgomery Infant School and Nursery, Colchester

Outstanding294 pupils0.2 km
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St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester

Good288 pupils0.6 km
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King's Ford Infant School and Nursery

Good169 pupils1.0 km
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Iceni Academy

Good195 pupils1.0 km
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The Thomas Lord Audley School

Good841 pupils1.2 km
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Paxman Academy

538 pupils1.3 km
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Monkwick Infant and Nursery School

Good223 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Ancient Briton0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Sherpa Food0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Cost Cutter0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Space0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • KCR Candy0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colchester Town2.7 km
  • Colchester3.2 km
  • Hythe3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Baronswood Way0.1 km
  • Baronswood Way0.1 km
  • Maypole Green0.3 km
  • Maypole Green0.3 km
  • Peerswood Road0.3 km