CO1 1AH is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 1.0km from Colchester in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Colchester constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CO1 1AH offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 66% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for CO1 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00176426 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CO1 1AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CO1 1AH.
157
31
£ 46,400 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO1 1AH represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
CO1 1AH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 31, 11% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (31) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO1 1AH. The average age is 30.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CO1 1AH is moderate at 78 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
North Primary School and Nursery
St Helena School
Queen Boudica Primary School
St James' Church of England Primary School
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
St John's Green Primary School
Kingswode Hoe School
Colchester Royal Grammar School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Lidl UK0.4 km
- Red Lion Newsagent1.0 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc1.0 km
- The Range0.2 km
- AL Madinah Market0.3 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- The Red Lion Hotel1.0 km
- North Hill Hotel0.8 km
- Star Anglia Hotel0.2 km
- Blue Ivy Hotel0.8 km
- Riverside Hotel & Restaurant0.3 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Atik0.9 km
- ATIK0.9 km
- Belle Vue Social Club0.4 km
- The Albert0.1 km
- The Magnet0.2 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
55 nearby- Bills Restaurant0.9 km
- El Guaca Mexican Grill0.9 km
- German Doner Kebab1.0 km
- Go Bananas Colchester Ltd0.2 km
- Kokoro Colchester1.0 km
- + 50 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Poundland0.7 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.4 km
- Jam International Store0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Dolphin Fish Bar0.3 km
- KFC1.0 km
- Number340.3 km
- Papa Johns0.6 km
- Pizza House0.3 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester Station0.3 km
- Colchester0.8 km
- Colchester Town1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Catchpool Road0.1 km
- Railway Station Layby0.2 km
- The Albert0.2 km
- Catchpool Road0.2 km
- Railway Station Layby0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CO11AH · Data under Open Government Licence