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.
KOHIMA ROAD, CO2 9RF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KOHIMA ROAD, CO2 9RF.
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38
£ 48,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
£ 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.
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
4 nearby- Bannatyne Fitness Ltd0.7 km
- Birch Grove Golf Club0.7 km
- Paxman Acadamy1.0 km
- Sherpa Food0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Space0.2 km
- John?s fish bar0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Ancient Briton0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Cost Cutter0.4 km
- Lidl Store0.8 km
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
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Postcode Profile: CO29RF · Data under Open Government Licence