CO1 is a postcode district in Colchester, East of England, covering 596 active and 512 retired postcodes.
The largest share of CO1 (21%) is characterised by a popular area with both students and graduate professionals — sociable and active, alongside an area where many residents are new to the country, mostly renting privately (20%). A further 20% of the district is made up of a working urban area with a mix of terrace houses and flats, mostly families. This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes CO1 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in CO1 are around £240k, down 17.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across CO1 at 730 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 39 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full CO1 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
CO1 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CO1 postcode area.
19,144
39
£ 40,467 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
CO1 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 43% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £240k. Property prices are trending down 17.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
North Primary School and Nursery
Oakwood Infant and Nursery School
Frinton-on-Sea Primary School
Bradfield Primary School
Tendring Primary School
Wix and Wrabness Primary School
The Mayflower Primary School
Highfields Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Greyfriars
- Blue Ivy Hotel
- George Hotel
- North Hill Hotel
- Red Lion Hotel
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
88 nearby- W H Smith
- ABI Store
- AL Madinah Market
- Ann Summers Ltd
- B H Winnock Stores
- + 83 more
Restaurant, Cafe
196 nearby- Pumpkin
- Moto Pizza
- Al pacino Italy
- Albatta
- Alexy Food & Coffee
- + 191 more
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- Yates's
- Coda Live Limited
- New Town Tavern
- The Artilleryman
- The Foresters Arms
- + 29 more
Takeaway Shop
51 nearby- Castle Fish and Grill
- Ceylon Sapphire Restaurants Ltd
- Natural Balance Preps
- New Mayflower
- The Fusion of Spice
- + 46 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- FoodINC
- Aldi
- Spar
- Tesco Stores Ltd
- Aldi Supermarket
- + 3 more
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