CO1 1AT is a mixed residential area located 0.9km from Colchester in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Colchester constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a eat, drink and be merry zone — areas dominated by food and entertainment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 103 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for CO1 1AT are sourced from Output Area E00176454 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CO1 1AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CO1 1AT.
400
39
£ 46,400 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO1 1AT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CO1 1AT is an established family neighbourhood — 72% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO1 1AT. The average age is 39.3. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CO1 1AT is above average at 103 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
St James' Church of England Primary School
Queen Boudica Primary School
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
St John's Green Primary School
Colchester Royal Grammar School
Kingswode Hoe School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
45 nearby- AL Madinah Market0.4 km
- Blacks0.9 km
- Globe News0.6 km
- Gurkha groceries and Off Licence0.4 km
- I & A Butchers0.4 km
- + 40 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- North Hill Hotel0.8 km
- Star Anglia Hotel0.4 km
- The Red Lion Hotel0.9 km
- Blue Ivy Hotel0.8 km
- Riverside Hotel & Restaurant0.4 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Belle Vue Social Club0.6 km
- The Albert0.4 km
- The Magnet0.4 km
- Two Brews of Essex1.0 km
- Ye Olde Marquis0.7 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
94 nearby- Brunch0.6 km
- Chappells0.9 km
- Favoloso0.9 km
- Fenwick Staff Restaurant0.8 km
- Harpers Caffe0.9 km
- + 89 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Poundland0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.4 km
- Jam International Store0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Dolphin Fish Bar0.4 km
- KFC0.9 km
- Number340.4 km
- Papa Johns0.6 km
- Pizza House0.4 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester Station0.6 km
- Colchester0.6 km
- Colchester Town1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Catchpool Road0.1 km
- Leisureworld0.1 km
- Catchpool Road0.2 km
- The Range0.2 km
- Jump Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CO11AT · Data under Open Government Licence