Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

CO2 9LY House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

432

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Avg Age

22

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Avg Income

£ 48,300 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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

At 85% private renter occupancy, CO2 9LY 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.

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

CO2 9LY is a safe, established residential area located 1.3km from Shrub End in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Shrub End ward and the Colchester constituency.

For renters and young professionals, CO2 9LY 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 22 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 85% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CO2 9LY are sourced from Output Area E00110294 (shared with 5 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 9LY. The average age is 22.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.2%
Asian / British Asian12.7%
Black / African / Caribbean8.6%
Other / Mixed6.5%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 9LY has low crime rates — 38 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 offences78
Vehicle crime28
Burglary20
Other theft9
Anti-social behaviour8

school Local Schools

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Montgomery Junior School, Colchester

Good345 pupils0.3 km
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Montgomery Infant School and Nursery, Colchester

Outstanding294 pupils0.3 km
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Iceni Academy

Good195 pupils0.7 km
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King's Ford Infant School and Nursery

Good169 pupils0.7 km
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St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester

Good288 pupils0.7 km
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Paxman Academy

538 pupils1.1 km
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North East Essex Co-operative Academy

Good43 pupils1.3 km
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The Thomas Lord Audley School

Good841 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Colcheco0.9 km
  • Colcheco0.9 km
  • KCR Candy0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Ancient Briton0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Sherpa Food0.1 km
  • Pegasus Club1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Cost Cutter0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • John?s fish bar0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colchester Town2.4 km
  • Colchester2.9 km
  • Hythe3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Beechwood Close0.1 km
  • Earlswood Way0.1 km
  • Peerswood Road0.2 km
  • Baronswood Way0.3 km
  • Baronswood Way0.4 km