Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

ST PETERS STREET, CO1 1BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST PETERS STREET, CO1 1BY.

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Population

426

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 46,400 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CO1 1BY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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1/10
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2/10
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9/10
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7/10
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8/10
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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

CO1 1BY is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £167k.

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

CO1 1BY is an active urban area on St Peters Street, 0.4km from Colchester in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Colchester constituency.

This is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime rates are high (206 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £167k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 0.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CO1 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00109975 (shared with 50 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 1BY. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.7%
Asian / British Asian7.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed6.4%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 160,000

24 sales · Mean £ 156,541

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near CO1 1BY are high at 206 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 offences348
Shoplifting151
Anti-social behaviour113
Other theft72
Public order69

school Local Schools

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North Primary School and Nursery

Good451 pupils0.4 km
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St Helena School

Good990 pupils0.7 km
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St John's Green Primary School

Good628 pupils0.8 km
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St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester

Outstanding208 pupils0.9 km
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St James' Church of England Primary School

Good447 pupils0.9 km
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Colchester Royal Grammar School

Inadequate1001 pupils1.1 km
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Kingswode Hoe School

Good153 pupils1.2 km
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Queen Boudica Primary School

Good404 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

72 nearby
  • Lidl UK0.3 km
  • Allen & Son0.8 km
  • Darcy's Traditional Sweet Shop,0.6 km
  • Feng Huang0.6 km
  • Flying Tiger0.5 km
  • + 67 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • The Red Lion Hotel0.4 km
  • Blue Ivy Hotel0.3 km
  • Riverside Hotel & Restaurant0.3 km
  • North Hill Hotel0.3 km
  • Star Anglia Hotel0.4 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

34 nearby
  • Atik0.4 km
  • ATIK0.4 km
  • Cuckoo Dough0.6 km
  • Highways Social Club0.8 km
  • Little Crown0.7 km
  • + 29 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

155 nearby
  • Acropolis Greek Gyros0.7 km
  • Alishan Tandoori0.7 km
  • Aspects Beauty0.6 km
  • BakeHouse Express0.5 km
  • Bella?s Patisserie0.6 km
  • + 150 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Jam International Store0.3 km
  • Poundland0.5 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Iceland Foods Plc0.7 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

41 nearby
  • Cornish Bakehouse0.4 km
  • Crystal Restaurant0.7 km
  • Dr Chippys0.7 km
  • Grand Feast Takeaway0.7 km
  • Natural Health and Beauty0.5 km
  • + 36 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colchester0.4 km
  • Colchester Town0.8 km
  • Colchester Station0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Middleborough0.1 km
  • Middleborough0.2 km
  • Middleborough0.2 km
  • Causton Road0.2 km
  • Middleborough0.2 km