CO2 9QF is a safe, established residential area within the CO2 district of Colchester. Administratively it sits within Shrub End ward and the Colchester constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. Average age 23 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 70% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CO2 9QF are sourced from Output Area E00188055 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CO2 9QF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CO2 9QF.
127
23
£ 48,300 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO2 9QF 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 9QF is a student and graduate zone — average age 23, 70% 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 9QF. 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
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 9QF has low crime rates — 32 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
St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester
Iceni Academy
King's Ford Infant School and Nursery
The Thomas Lord Audley School
Monkwick Junior School
Monkwick Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- KCR Candy0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Pegasus Club0.9 km
- Sherpa Food0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Ancient Briton1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Cost Cutter0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester Town2.4 km
- Colchester2.9 km
- Hythe3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Peerswood Road0.1 km
- Baronswood Way0.2 km
- Baronswood Way0.2 km
- Beechwood Close0.3 km
- Gymnasium0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CO29QF · Data under Open Government Licence