Postcode CO2 7NL is located in an urban city, within the Shrub End ward of Colchester in the East of England region, and forms part of the Monkwick area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Monkwick is £55,031 per year. The nearest station is Colchester Town located about 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Garrison greensward.
Monkwick has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,913 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Monkwick has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 60.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Monkwick is £55,031 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CO2 7NL.
Monkwick near CO2 7NL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Colchester Town located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Colchester Town | N/A | Walking directions to Colchester Town |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Garrison greensward | Large | Walking directions to Garrison greensward |
Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 in Shrub End area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £990,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £415,500 |
| Flats | 19 | £187,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £346,250 |
| Terraced | 19 | £310,000 |
10 year median price trend in Shrub End
In the CO2 7NL postcode area, located within Monkwick, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CO2 7NL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Local | Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 7QR | Walking directions to Co-op Local |
| 0.5 mi | St Georges Stores | Canterbury Road, Colchester, CO2 7RX | Walking directions to St Georges Stores |
Annual council tax rates for Colchester district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.