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.
COHORT DRIVE, CO2 9RP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COHORT DRIVE, CO2 9RP.
346
38
£ 48,300 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Gosbecks Primary School
Paxman Academy
North East Essex Co-operative Academy
King's Ford Infant School and Nursery
Iceni Academy
Prettygate Infant School
Prettygate Junior School
St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- Post Office Counters0.5 km
- Co-operative Group0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Lifehouse0.7 km
- Simply Simpson's0.9 km
- Paxman Acadamy0.5 km
- The Berechurch Arms0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Ancient Briton0.8 km
- The Leather Bottle0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl Store0.3 km
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
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Postcode Profile: CO29RP · Data under Open Government Licence