CO1 1DL is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Clarendon Way, 1.0km from Colchester in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Colchester constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a low density wholesale and retail zone — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £177k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 1.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CO1 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00176425 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLARENDON WAY, CO1 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLARENDON WAY, CO1 1DL.
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
CO1 1DL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 30, 34% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (30) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO1 1DL. 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
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 167,500
28 sales · Mean £ 166,803
Semi-Detached
£ 178,000
1 sales · Mean £ 178,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CO1 1DL is moderate at 67 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
13 nearby- Lidl UK0.4 km
- The Range0.2 km
- AL Madinah Market0.4 km
- Globe News0.7 km
- Gurkha groceries and Off Licence0.3 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Atik1.0 km
- ATIK1.0 km
- Belle Vue Social Club0.5 km
- The Albert0.2 km
- The Magnet0.2 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Bills Restaurant1.0 km
- El Guaca Mexican Grill1.0 km
- Go Bananas Colchester Ltd0.1 km
- Mangiare Fresh Pasta Bar1.0 km
- Pizza Express / Mac & Wings0.9 km
- + 36 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- North Hill Hotel0.8 km
- Star Anglia Hotel0.3 km
- Blue Ivy Hotel0.9 km
- Riverside Hotel & Restaurant0.4 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Poundland0.8 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.3 km
- Jam International Store0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Dolphin Fish Bar0.4 km
- Number340.4 km
- Papa Johns0.7 km
- Pizza House0.4 km
- Tins Super Kitchen0.4 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester Station0.3 km
- Colchester0.9 km
- Colchester Town1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Catchpool Road0.2 km
- Catchpool Road0.2 km
- Railway Station Layby0.2 km
- Jump Street0.2 km
- Railway Station Layby0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CO11DL · Data under Open Government Licence