Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

CO2 9JY House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

403

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 48,300 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CO2 9JY 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.

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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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9/10
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4/10
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6/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

CO2 9JY is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

CO2 9JY is a safe, established residential area located 0.9km from Shrub End in Colchester. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Shrub End ward and the Colchester constituency.

This is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

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 9JY are sourced from Output Area E00110300 (shared with 8 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 9JY. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British73.9%
Asian / British Asian15.4%
Black / African / Caribbean7.5%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

CO2 9JY 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 offences70
Vehicle crime20
Other theft10
Burglary9
Anti-social behaviour5

school Local Schools

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St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester

Good288 pupils0.4 km
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Paxman Academy

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

Good169 pupils0.7 km
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Iceni Academy

Good195 pupils0.7 km
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Montgomery Junior School, Colchester

Good345 pupils0.7 km
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Montgomery Infant School and Nursery, Colchester

Outstanding294 pupils0.7 km
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Gosbecks Primary School

Good299 pupils0.8 km
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North East Essex Co-operative Academy

Good43 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Group1.0 km
  • KCR Candy0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Bannatyne Fitness Ltd0.7 km
  • Birch Grove Golf Club0.7 km
  • Paxman Acadamy0.7 km
  • Sherpa Food0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Space0.4 km
  • John?s fish bar0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Ancient Briton0.5 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Cost Cutter0.5 km
  • Lidl Store0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colchester Town3.2 km
  • Colchester3.6 km
  • Colchester Station4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Catherine Hunt Way0.2 km
  • Kingsford Cross Roads0.2 km
  • Kingsford Cross Roads0.2 km
  • Catherine Hunt Way0.2 km
  • Lordswood Road0.3 km