Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

CO1 1AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CO1 1AZ.

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Population

291

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 46,400 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

With 44% social renting, CO1 1AZ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO1 1AZ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Colchester in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Colchester constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CO1 1AZ is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. By day, the area transitions to a shop until you drop character: major retail centres of national and regional significance. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are high (279 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for CO1 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00109958 (shared with 36 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO1 1AZ. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.0%
Asian / British Asian6.9%
Black / African / Caribbean5.2%
Other / Mixed6.9%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 rates near CO1 1AZ are high at 279 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.

Violence and sexual offences597
Shoplifting226
Anti-social behaviour146
Public order105
Other theft97

school Local Schools

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St John's Green Primary School

Good628 pupils0.4 km
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St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester

Outstanding208 pupils0.4 km
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St James' Church of England Primary School

Good447 pupils0.8 km
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North Primary School and Nursery

Good451 pupils0.9 km
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Colchester Royal Grammar School

Inadequate1001 pupils1.1 km
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St. George's School

Good598 pupils1.1 km
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St Helena School

Good990 pupils1.2 km
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Hamilton Primary School

Outstanding422 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

81 nearby
  • Wisienka0.9 km
  • Lidl UK0.8 km
  • Allen & Son0.2 km
  • Britannia Service Station0.5 km
  • Darcy's Traditional Sweet Shop,0.2 km
  • + 76 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

47 nearby
  • Indian Khana1.0 km
  • New Town Pizza1.0 km
  • Cornish Bakehouse0.2 km
  • Crystal Restaurant0.2 km
  • Dr Chippys0.2 km
  • + 42 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • The Red Lion Hotel0.1 km
  • YMCA Essex0.6 km
  • North Hill Hotel0.5 km
  • Star Anglia Hotel0.9 km
  • YMCA Essex0.6 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

33 nearby
  • Atik0.2 km
  • ATIK0.2 km
  • Cuckoo Dough0.1 km
  • Highways Social Club0.4 km
  • Little Crown0.1 km
  • + 28 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

159 nearby
  • Acropolis Greek Gyros0.2 km
  • Alishan Tandoori0.2 km
  • Aspects Beauty0.2 km
  • BakeHouse Express0.0 km
  • Bella?s Patisserie0.3 km
  • + 154 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
  • Jam International Store0.8 km
  • Poundland0.9 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Iceland Foods Plc0.3 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colchester Town0.3 km
  • Colchester0.3 km
  • Colchester Station1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • The George0.1 km
  • The George0.1 km
  • Queen Street0.1 km
  • Queen Street0.1 km
  • Queen Street0.2 km