Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

HIGH STREET, CO1 1DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, CO1 1DA.

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Population

251

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 46,400 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CO1 1DA 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.

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1/10
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1/10
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8/10
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8/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CO1 1DA spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £127k.

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

CO1 1DA is an up-and-coming urban area on High Street, 0.2km from Colchester in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Colchester constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. During the day, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 66% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (298 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £127k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for CO1 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00188168 (shared with 48 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 1DA. The average age is 44.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.6%
Asian / British Asian8.0%
Black / African / Caribbean6.1%
Other / Mixed7.3%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 159,250

2 sales · Mean £ 159,250

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

Crime rates near CO1 1DA are high at 298 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 offences691
Shoplifting235
Anti-social behaviour155
Public order144
Other theft108

school Local Schools

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St John's Green Primary School

Good628 pupils0.4 km
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North Primary School and Nursery

Good451 pupils0.7 km
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Colchester Royal Grammar School

Inadequate1001 pupils0.8 km
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St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester

Outstanding208 pupils0.8 km
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St Helena School

Good990 pupils0.9 km
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St James' Church of England Primary School

Good447 pupils1.0 km
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Kingswode Hoe School

Good153 pupils1.1 km
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Hamilton Primary School

Outstanding422 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

71 nearby
  • Lidl UK0.7 km
  • Allen & Son0.5 km
  • Britannia Service Station0.7 km
  • Darcy's Traditional Sweet Shop,0.2 km
  • Feng Huang0.5 km
  • + 66 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • The Red Lion Hotel0.2 km
  • Blue Ivy Hotel0.1 km
  • Riverside Hotel & Restaurant0.7 km
  • YMCA Essex0.9 km
  • Four Sevens0.9 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

34 nearby
  • Atik0.2 km
  • ATIK0.2 km
  • Cuckoo Dough0.4 km
  • Highways Social Club0.4 km
  • Little Crown0.4 km
  • + 29 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

155 nearby
  • Acropolis Greek Gyros0.5 km
  • Alishan Tandoori0.4 km
  • Aspects Beauty0.3 km
  • BakeHouse Express0.3 km
  • Bella?s Patisserie0.2 km
  • + 150 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Jam International Store0.6 km
  • Poundland0.6 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Iceland Foods Plc0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

43 nearby
  • Cornish Bakehouse0.1 km
  • Crystal Restaurant0.5 km
  • Dr Chippys0.5 km
  • Grand Feast Takeaway0.3 km
  • Natural Health and Beauty0.2 km
  • + 38 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colchester0.5 km
  • Colchester Town0.6 km
  • Colchester Station1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • High Street0.0 km
  • High Street0.0 km
  • High Street0.0 km
  • Head Street0.1 km
  • High Street0.1 km