CO1 1DS is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km 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 1DS has the character of a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are high (330 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £265k.
Census 2021 statistics for CO1 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00109954 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CO1 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CO1 1DS.
385
38
£ 46,400 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO1 1DS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
CO1 1DS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 38% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £265k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO1 1DS. The average age is 38.3. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 265,000
1 sales · Mean £ 265,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CO1 1DS are high at 330 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
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
North Primary School and Nursery
St James' Church of England Primary School
St Helena School
Colchester Royal Grammar School
Kingswode Hoe School
Hamilton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
74 nearby- Lidl UK0.6 km
- Allen & Son0.5 km
- Britannia Service Station0.7 km
- Darcy's Traditional Sweet Shop,0.3 km
- Feng Huang0.4 km
- + 69 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- The Red Lion Hotel0.1 km
- YMCA Essex0.8 km
- North Hill Hotel0.2 km
- Star Anglia Hotel0.7 km
- YMCA Essex0.8 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
35 nearby- Atik0.1 km
- ATIK0.1 km
- Cuckoo Dough0.4 km
- Highways Social Club0.5 km
- Little Crown0.4 km
- + 30 more
Restaurant, Cafe
155 nearby- Acropolis Greek Gyros0.4 km
- Alishan Tandoori0.4 km
- Aspects Beauty0.3 km
- BakeHouse Express0.2 km
- Bella?s Patisserie0.2 km
- + 150 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Jam International Store0.6 km
- Poundland0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Iceland Foods Plc0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- Cornish Bakehouse0.1 km
- Crystal Restaurant0.4 km
- Dr Chippys0.4 km
- Grand Feast Takeaway0.3 km
- Natural Health and Beauty0.2 km
- + 38 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester0.3 km
- Colchester Town0.5 km
- Colchester Station1.2 km
Bus Stops
- High Street0.1 km
- Angel Court0.1 km
- Angel Court0.1 km
- The George0.1 km
- High Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CO11DS · Data under Open Government Licence