Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

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

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

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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 1EQ 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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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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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CO1 1EQ spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £165k.

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

CO1 1EQ is an up-and-coming urban area on St Peters Street, 0.3km from Colchester in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Colchester constituency.

For renters and young professionals, CO1 1EQ offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 (221 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for CO1 1EQ 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 1EQ. 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

Flat

£ 150,000

9 sales · Mean £ 150,500

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

Crime rates near CO1 1EQ are high at 221 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 offences410
Shoplifting209
Anti-social behaviour122
Public order78
Other theft75

school Local Schools

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North Primary School and Nursery

Good451 pupils0.4 km
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St John's Green Primary School

Good628 pupils0.7 km
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St Helena School

Good990 pupils0.8 km
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St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester

Outstanding208 pupils0.8 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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Hamilton Primary School

Outstanding422 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

75 nearby
  • Lidl UK0.4 km
  • Allen & Son0.7 km
  • Britannia Service Station0.9 km
  • Darcy's Traditional Sweet Shop,0.5 km
  • Feng Huang0.5 km
  • + 70 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

Pub, NightClub

34 nearby
  • Atik0.3 km
  • ATIK0.3 km
  • Cuckoo Dough0.6 km
  • Highways Social Club0.8 km
  • Little Crown0.6 km
  • + 29 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

156 nearby
  • Acropolis Greek Gyros0.7 km
  • Alishan Tandoori0.6 km
  • Aspects Beauty0.6 km
  • BakeHouse Express0.4 km
  • Bella?s Patisserie0.5 km
  • + 151 more
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Supermarkets

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

Takeaway Shop

42 nearby
  • Cornish Bakehouse0.4 km
  • Crystal Restaurant0.6 km
  • Dr Chippys0.6 km
  • Grand Feast Takeaway0.6 km
  • Natural Health and Beauty0.5 km
  • + 37 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colchester0.3 km
  • Colchester Town0.8 km
  • Colchester Station0.9 km

Bus Stops

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