CO1 1AW is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Clarendon Way, 1.0km from Colchester in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Colchester constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CO1 1AW offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Outside of residential hours, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. At 30 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £190k, down 11.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CO1 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00176425 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLARENDON WAY, CO1 1AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLARENDON WAY, CO1 1AW.
188
30
£ 46,400 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CO1 1AW spans multiple life stages — average age 30, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (30) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 11.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO1 1AW. The average age is 29.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 180,000
17 sales · Mean £ 182,382
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CO1 1AW is moderate at 76 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
24 nearby- Lidl UK0.3 km
- Red Lion Newsagent1.0 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc1.0 km
- The Range0.1 km
- AL Madinah Market0.4 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- The Red Lion Hotel1.0 km
- North Hill Hotel0.8 km
- Star Anglia Hotel0.3 km
- Blue Ivy Hotel0.9 km
- Riverside Hotel & Restaurant0.4 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Atik0.9 km
- ATIK0.9 km
- Belle Vue Social Club0.5 km
- The Albert0.2 km
- The Magnet0.2 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
58 nearby- Bills Restaurant0.9 km
- Brick Lane Bagel Co1.0 km
- Coffee Cube Family1.0 km
- El Guaca Mexican Grill0.9 km
- German Doner Kebab1.0 km
- + 53 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Poundland0.8 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.4 km
- Jam International Store0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Dolphin Fish Bar0.4 km
- KFC1.0 km
- Number340.4 km
- Papa Johns0.7 km
- Pizza House0.4 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester Station0.4 km
- Colchester0.8 km
- Colchester Town1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Catchpool Road0.1 km
- Catchpool Road0.1 km
- Jump Street0.2 km
- The Albert0.3 km
- Railway Station Layby0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO11AW · Data under Open Government Licence