Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

EARLSWOOD WAY, CO2 9JX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EARLSWOOD WAY, CO2 9JX.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

127

cake
Avg Age

23

payments
Avg Income

£ 48,300 /yr

work
Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

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.

shieldSafety
5/10
family_restroomFamily
4/10
favoriteHealth
9/10
workEmployment
6/10
diversity_3Diversity
8/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
directions_transitTransit
5/10
homeHome Ownership
1/10
trending_upInvestment
5/10
psychology

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.

home £190,000 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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

White / British71.2%
Asian / British Asian6.4%
Black / African / Caribbean20.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
lightbulb

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.

Violence and sexual offences36
Vehicle crime12
Burglary7
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour5

school Local Schools

P

Montgomery Junior School, Colchester

Good345 pupils0.6 km
P

Montgomery Infant School and Nursery, Colchester

Outstanding294 pupils0.6 km
S

The Thomas Lord Audley School

Good841 pupils0.9 km
P

Monkwick Junior School

Good229 pupils0.9 km
P

Monkwick Infant and Nursery School

Good223 pupils0.9 km
P

St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester

Good288 pupils1.1 km
P

King's Ford Infant School and Nursery

Good169 pupils1.1 km
P

Iceni Academy

Good195 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • KCR Candy0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Pegasus Club0.7 km
  • Sherpa Food0.5 km
local_grocery_store

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