CO2 9RA is a safe, established residential area on Camulodunum Way, 1.2km from Shrub End in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Shrub End ward and the Colchester constituency.
For families considering a move, CO2 9RA represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £232k.
Census 2021 statistics for CO2 9RA are sourced from Output Area E00110300 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CAMULODUNUM WAY, CO2 9RA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAMULODUNUM WAY, CO2 9RA.
403
36
£ 48,300 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO2 9RA 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 58% owner-occupation and average age 36, CO2 9RA has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO2 9RA. The average age is 36.1. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 235,500
4 sales · Mean £ 234,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO2 9RA has low crime rates — 40 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
King's Ford Infant School and Nursery
Iceni Academy
Paxman Academy
Gosbecks Primary School
North East Essex Co-operative Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Bannatyne Fitness Ltd0.8 km
- Birch Grove Golf Club0.8 km
- Sherpa Food0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Space0.3 km
- John?s fish bar0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Ancient Briton0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Cost Cutter0.2 km
- Lidl Store0.8 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- KCR Candy0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester Town3.1 km
- Colchester3.6 km
- Hythe4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Kingsford Cross Roads0.3 km
- Kingsford Cross Roads0.3 km
- Lordswood Road0.3 km
- Lordswood Road0.3 km
- Homefield Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO29RA · Data under Open Government Licence