Postcode insights

CO2 9AD

Wilbye Close

Shrub End

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Detailed insights for CO2 9AD

Overview

Postcode CO2 9AD is located in an urban city, within the Shrub End ward of Colchester in the East of England region, and forms part of the Shrub End area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Shrub End is £63,100 per year. The nearest station is Colchester Town, about 1.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
30.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Shrub End has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,520 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Shrub End has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

30.1%

Approximately 30.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Shrub End is £63,100 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CO2 9AD.

Flood risk

No risk

Shrub End near CO2 9AD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Colchester Town located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
365
Population density
4,334.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.9(+65%)
Shoplifting
13.94(+104%)
Other theft
6.97(+27%)
Public order
6.2(+21%)
Vehicle crime
5.42(+23%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
312
85.48%
African
17
4.66%
Other Asian
15
4.11%
Other White
6
1.64%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.1%
Total population: 365

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
68
24.11%
Level 4+ (Degree)
67
23.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
16.67%
Level 3 (A level)
40
14.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
12.77%
Total 16+ residents: 282

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
42
31.58%
Owns outright
39
29.32%
Social rents from council
34
25.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
6.77%
Other social rented
6
4.51%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Shrub End

Median price£305,000
Price per sq ft£359
Sales (last 12 months)97
Typical range (middle 50%)£242K – £395K

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 (about £359 per square foot) in Shrub End area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £777,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shrub End over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached28£432,500£369
Semi-Detached28£336,250£403
Terraced21£278,000£335
Flats20£186,500£286

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shrub End

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shrub End.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£372,500£141,750£240,000£216,000
2017£405,000£156,500£267,000£230,000
2018£335,000£171,750£268,000£240,000
2019£373,000£155,000£265,000£230,000
2020£395,000£151,000£275,000£225,000
2021£398,750£177,750£305,000£256,500
2022£401,000£190,000£345,000£287,750
2023£495,000£184,250£350,000£278,000
2024£465,000£183,000£322,500£280,500
2025£437,500£184,151£340,000£291,000
2026£390,000£197,500£361,000£265,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shrub End.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shrub End.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£281£207£261£276
2017£302£246£276£282
2018£308£240£276£258
2019£318£232£282£265
2020£357£240£277£268
2021£334£271£328£315
2022£396£294£384£317
2023£392£298£404£340
2024£368£283£361£352
2025£382£289£400£313
2026£327£286£357£408
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shrub End.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Shrub End in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CO2 9AD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CO2 9AD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Feb 202670, Rayner Road, Colchester, CO2 9AESemi-DetachedFreehold£390,000
30 Oct 202563, Rayner Road, Colchester, CO2 9AETerracedFreehold£290,000
21 May 202545, Rayner Road, Colchester, CO2 9AETerracedFreehold£345,000
15 Aug 20254, Duncan Road, Colchester, CO2 9AHDetachedFreehold£420,000
11 Aug 202596, Shrub End Road, Colchester, CO3 4RXDetachedFreehold£600,000

Schools

In the CO2 9AD postcode area, located within Shrub End, there are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CO2 9AD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableNorth East Essex Co-operative AcademyAcademy alternative provision converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryPrettygate Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryPrettygate Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CO2 9AD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CO2 9AD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miOne Stop5 Plume Avenue, Colchester, CO3 4PGWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miEast of England CO-OPIceni Way, Colchester, CO2 9EBWalking directions to East of England CO-OP
0.4 miEast of England CO-OP96 The Commons, Colchester, CO3 4NWWalking directions to East of England CO-OP
0.4 miPrettygate Convenience Store1 Cotman Road, Colchester, CO3 4QJWalking directions to Prettygate Convenience Store
0.4 miBudgensDrury Road, Colchester, CO2 7XAWalking directions to Budgens

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Colchester district (2025-26).

Band A£1,461
Band B£1,705
Band C£1,949
Band D£2,192
Band E£2,679
Band F£3,166
Band G£3,653
Band H£4,384

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CO2 9AD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

James Child

Shrub End - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Pam Cox

Colchester - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictColchesterE07000071
Parliamentary ConstituencyColchesterE14001176
WardShrub EndE05010840
ParishColchester, unparished areaE43000228
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Shrub EndE02004520
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Colchester 015CE01021713
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CO2 9AD

Is CO2 9AD (Shrub End) safe?

The area around CO2 9AD records about 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and public order.

What is the average house price near CO2 9AD?

The median sale price around CO2 9AD in Shrub End is £305,000 (about £359 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CO2 9AD?

There are 18 schools close to CO2 9AD, including North East Essex Co-operative Academy (Good), Prettygate Junior School (Good) and Prettygate Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CO2 9AD?

CO2 9AD scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,520 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CO2 9AD (Shrub End) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Colchester covering CO2 9AD is Pam Cox (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: James Child (Reform UK).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.