CO2 9QW is a safe, established residential area on Maypole Green Road in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Shrub End ward and the Colchester constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k, up 1.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CO2 9QW are sourced from Output Area E00110279 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAYPOLE GREEN ROAD, CO2 9QW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAYPOLE GREEN ROAD, CO2 9QW.
238
44
£ 48,300 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CO2 9QW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 75% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO2 9QW. The average age is 44.4. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 252,500
11 sales · Mean £ 256,181
Semi-Detached
£ 277,000
4 sales · Mean £ 284,125
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO2 9QW has low crime rates — 39 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
St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester
Montgomery Junior School, Colchester
Montgomery Infant School and Nursery, Colchester
Iceni Academy
King's Ford Infant School and Nursery
Paxman Academy
Gosbecks Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Bannatyne Fitness Ltd0.9 km
- Birch Grove Golf Club0.9 km
- Sherpa Food0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Space0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Cost Cutter0.4 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- KCR Candy0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester Town3.2 km
- Colchester3.7 km
- Hythe4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Maypole Green0.3 km
- Maypole Green0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO29QW · Data under Open Government Licence