CO1 1BB is an active urban area located 0.2km from Colchester in Colchester. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Colchester constituency.
Day-to-day life in CO1 1BB has the character of a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are high (282 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for CO1 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00176380 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CO1 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CO1 1BB.
300
54
£ 46,400 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 57% social renting, CO1 1BB 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO1 1BB. The average age is 54.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CO1 1BB are high at 282 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
St John's Green Primary School
North Primary School and Nursery
Colchester Royal Grammar School
St Helena School
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Kingswode Hoe School
St James' Church of England Primary School
Hamilton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
71 nearby- Lidl UK0.7 km
- Allen & Son0.6 km
- Britannia Service Station0.8 km
- Darcy's Traditional Sweet Shop,0.3 km
- Feng Huang0.5 km
- + 66 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- The Red Lion Hotel0.3 km
- Blue Ivy Hotel0.1 km
- Riverside Hotel & Restaurant0.6 km
- YMCA Essex1.0 km
- Four Sevens0.9 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- Atik0.3 km
- ATIK0.3 km
- Cuckoo Dough0.5 km
- Highways Social Club0.5 km
- Little Crown0.5 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
154 nearby- Acropolis Greek Gyros0.6 km
- Alishan Tandoori0.5 km
- Aspects Beauty0.4 km
- BakeHouse Express0.4 km
- Bella?s Patisserie0.3 km
- + 149 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Jam International Store0.6 km
- Poundland0.5 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Iceland Foods Plc0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- Cornish Bakehouse0.2 km
- Crystal Restaurant0.6 km
- Dr Chippys0.5 km
- Grand Feast Takeaway0.4 km
- Natural Health and Beauty0.3 km
- + 38 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester0.5 km
- Colchester Town0.7 km
- Colchester Station1.2 km
Bus Stops
- High Street0.0 km
- High Street0.1 km
- High Street0.1 km
- Head Street0.1 km
- Head Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CO11BB · Data under Open Government Licence