CO2 9LJ is a safe, established residential area located 1.1km from Shrub End in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Shrub End ward and the Colchester constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CO2 9LJ offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At just 24 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 79% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CO2 9LJ are sourced from Output Area E00110290 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CO2 9LJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CO2 9LJ.
579
24
£ 48,300 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
At 79% private renter occupancy, CO2 9LJ is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. Low crime and budget prices create strong demand from cost-conscious renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO2 9LJ. The average age is 24.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO2 9LJ has low crime rates — 27 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
Iceni Academy
King's Ford Infant School and Nursery
St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester
Paxman Academy
North East Essex Co-operative Academy
Gosbecks Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Paxman Acadamy0.9 km
- Sherpa Food0.1 km
- Arclight Bowls Club0.9 km
- West End Bowls Club0.9 km
- Colchester Indoor Bowls Club0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Space0.9 km
- John?s fish bar0.6 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Colcheco0.9 km
- Colcheco0.9 km
- KCR Candy0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Ancient Briton0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Cost Cutter0.5 km
- Lidl Store0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester Town2.5 km
- Colchester2.9 km
- Colchester Station3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Earlswood Way0.1 km
- Beechwood Close0.2 km
- Boadicea Way South0.3 km
- Homefield Road0.3 km
- Homefield Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO29LJ · Data under Open Government Licence