CO2 9NH is a safe, established residential area located 0.9km from Shrub End in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Shrub End ward and the Colchester constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CO2 9NH offers a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 26) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CO2 9NH are sourced from Output Area E00110284 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CO2 9NH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CO2 9NH.
372
26
£ 48,300 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO2 9NH 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
CO2 9NH is a student and graduate zone — average age 26, 47% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Low crime and budget prices are a strong draw for students and early-career renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO2 9NH. The average age is 26.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 9NH has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Iceni Academy
King's Ford Infant School and Nursery
Montgomery Junior School, Colchester
Montgomery Infant School and Nursery, Colchester
Paxman Academy
St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester
North East Essex Co-operative Academy
Gosbecks Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Paxman Acadamy0.7 km
- Sherpa Food0.3 km
- Arclight Bowls Club0.8 km
- West End Bowls Club0.8 km
- Colchester Indoor Bowls Club0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Space1.0 km
- John?s fish bar0.4 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Colcheco0.8 km
- Colcheco0.8 km
- Post Office Counters1.0 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- KCR Candy0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Ancient Briton0.3 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Cost Cutter0.6 km
- Lidl Store0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester Town2.5 km
- Colchester2.9 km
- Colchester Station3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Boadicea Way South0.1 km
- Boadicea Way South0.2 km
- Layer Road0.2 km
- Layer Road0.2 km
- Earlswood Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO29NH · Data under Open Government Licence