Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

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

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

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Population

277

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 46,400 /yr

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Employed

65%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CO1 1EE 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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10/10
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8/10
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9/10
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9/10
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10/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CO1 1EE — age 38, 40% ownership, 50% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £265k.

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

CO1 1EE is an up-and-coming 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 well-established rental postcode — 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. 50% 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 rates are high (195 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 1EE are sourced from Output Area E00109956 (shared with 18 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 1EE. The average age is 38.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.8%
Asian / British Asian6.4%
Black / African / Caribbean5.4%
Other / Mixed6.4%

Economic Activity

65%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 270,000

3 sales · Mean £ 256,666

Terraced

£ 225,000

1 sales · Mean £ 225,000

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

Crime rates near CO1 1EE are high at 195 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 offences393
Shoplifting199
Anti-social behaviour118
Public order74
Other theft72

school Local Schools

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North Primary School and Nursery

Good451 pupils0.4 km
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St Helena School

Good990 pupils0.6 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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Colchester Royal Grammar School

Inadequate1001 pupils1.0 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 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

72 nearby
  • Lidl UK0.4 km
  • Allen & Son0.8 km
  • Darcy's Traditional Sweet Shop,0.6 km
  • Feng Huang0.6 km
  • Flying Tiger0.4 km
  • + 67 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

Pub, NightClub

33 nearby
  • Atik0.3 km
  • ATIK0.3 km
  • Cuckoo Dough0.7 km
  • Highways Social Club0.8 km
  • Little Crown0.7 km
  • + 28 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 Patisserie0.5 km
  • + 150 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Jam International Store0.3 km
  • Poundland0.4 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Iceland Foods Plc0.6 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 Town0.9 km
  • Colchester Station0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Middleborough0.0 km
  • Middleborough0.1 km
  • Middleborough0.1 km
  • Middleborough0.1 km
  • Sixth Form College0.2 km