Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

KOHIMA ROAD, CO2 9RF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KOHIMA ROAD, CO2 9RF.

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Population

444

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 48,300 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CO2 9RF 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.

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10/10
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6/10
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3/10
workEmployment
5/10
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8/10
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5/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CO2 9RF spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 4.7% year-on-year.

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

CO2 9RF is a safe, established residential area on Kohima Road, 1.2km from Shrub End in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Shrub End ward and the Colchester constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £270k, down 4.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CO2 9RF are sourced from Output Area E00110302 (shared with 13 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 9RF. The average age is 37.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.1%
Asian / British Asian9.0%
Black / African / Caribbean5.0%
Other / Mixed5.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 250,000

15 sales · Mean £ 245,866

Semi-Detached

£ 200,000

1 sales · Mean £ 200,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CO2 9RF has low crime rates — 36 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 offences46
Vehicle crime17
Burglary10
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order6

school Local Schools

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St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester

Good288 pupils0.1 km
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Montgomery Junior School, Colchester

Good345 pupils0.6 km
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Montgomery Infant School and Nursery, Colchester

Outstanding294 pupils0.6 km
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King's Ford Infant School and Nursery

Good169 pupils0.9 km
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Iceni Academy

Good195 pupils0.9 km
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Paxman Academy

538 pupils0.9 km
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Gosbecks Primary School

Good299 pupils1.1 km
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North East Essex Co-operative Academy

Good43 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Bannatyne Fitness Ltd0.7 km
  • Birch Grove Golf Club0.7 km
  • Paxman Acadamy1.0 km
  • Sherpa Food0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Space0.2 km
  • John?s fish bar0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Ancient Briton0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Cost Cutter0.4 km
  • Lidl Store0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • KCR Candy0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colchester Town3.2 km
  • Colchester3.6 km
  • Colchester Station4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Kingsford Cross Roads0.2 km
  • Kingsford Cross Roads0.2 km
  • Catherine Hunt Way0.3 km
  • Catherine Hunt Way0.4 km
  • Lordswood Road0.4 km