CO2 9JX is a safe, established residential area on Earlswood Way, 1.4km from Berechurch in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Shrub End ward and the Colchester constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CO2 9JX offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The predominance of young residents (average age 23) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 70% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £190k, up 6.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CO2 9JX are sourced from Output Area E00188055 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EARLSWOOD WAY, CO2 9JX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EARLSWOOD WAY, CO2 9JX.
127
23
£ 48,300 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO2 9JX 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
Average age 23, 70% renting. CO2 9JX has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. Unusually low crime for this demographic — a safer student/graduate area than most. Property prices are trending up 6.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO2 9JX. The average age is 23.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 190,000
30 sales · Mean £ 190,366
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO2 9JX has low crime rates — 30 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.
school Local Schools
Montgomery Junior School, Colchester
Montgomery Infant School and Nursery, Colchester
The Thomas Lord Audley School
Monkwick Junior School
Monkwick Infant and Nursery School
St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester
King's Ford Infant School and Nursery
Iceni Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- KCR Candy0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Pegasus Club0.7 km
- Sherpa Food0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Cost Cutter0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester Town2.2 km
- Colchester2.8 km
- Hythe3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Gymnasium0.2 km
- Gymnasium0.2 km
- Peerswood Road0.2 km
- Baronswood Way0.3 km
- Roman Way Camp0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO29JX · Data under Open Government Licence