Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

COHORT DRIVE, CO2 9RP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COHORT DRIVE, CO2 9RP.

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Population

346

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 48,300 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CO2 9RP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CO2 9RP combines high owner-occupation (71%), strong property values (£479k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 7.0% year-on-year.

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

CO2 9RP is a safe, established residential area on Cohort Drive, 0.5km from Shrub End in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Shrub End ward and the Colchester constituency.

For families considering a move, CO2 9RP represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £479k, down 7.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CO2 9RP are sourced from Output Area E00110278 (shared with 6 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 9RP. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.2%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 467,000

8 sales · Mean £ 451,437

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

CO2 9RP has low crime rates — 42 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 offences66
Vehicle crime14
Other theft13
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Gosbecks Primary School

Good299 pupils0.2 km
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Paxman Academy

538 pupils0.4 km
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North East Essex Co-operative Academy

Good43 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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Prettygate Infant School

Good156 pupils1.0 km
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Prettygate Junior School

Good259 pupils1.0 km
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St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester

Good288 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
  • Post Office Counters0.5 km
  • Co-operative Group0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Lifehouse0.7 km
  • Simply Simpson's0.9 km
  • Paxman Acadamy0.5 km
  • The Berechurch Arms0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Ancient Briton0.8 km
  • The Leather Bottle0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lidl Store0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • John?s fish bar0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colchester Town3.4 km
  • Colchester3.6 km
  • Colchester Station4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Centurion Way0.1 km
  • Centurion Way0.1 km
  • Gosbecks Road0.2 km
  • Gosbecks Road0.2 km
  • Hazell Avenue0.3 km