Postcode report
Is CO2 9AS a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About CO2 9AS: area rating, property, schools and local change
CO2 9AS is a postcode in Shrub End, Colchester, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CO2 9AS, then scores the surrounding small area 37/100 - bottom 17% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CO2 9AS are jobs and housing, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for CO2 9AS is based on Colchester 015 Census 2021. It covers 9,709 residents, 2,083 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 32, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 43% owner-occupied, 31% privately rented, 26% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.
For property prices near CO2 9AS, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CO2 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £217k from 73 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CO2 9AS can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 9 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 5 records marked free and 9 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CO2 9AS by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around CO2 9AS is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 18 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about CO2 9AS
Is CO2 9AS a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 37/100 (bottom 17% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near CO2 9AS?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CO2 9AS?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near CO2 9AS?
LocaleIQ currently matches 9 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for CO2 9AS?
LocaleIQ matched CO2 9AS to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CO2 9AS?
The latest median sold price is £217k based on 73 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CO2 9AS?
LocaleIQ currently shows 18 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.