Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

NORTHGATE STREET, CO1 1EY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHGATE STREET, CO1 1EY.

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Population

385

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 46,400 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CO1 1EY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CO1 1EY spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £222k. Property prices are trending down 35.0% year-on-year.

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

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

For renters and young professionals, CO1 1EY 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. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (203 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £222k, down 35.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CO1 1EY are sourced from Output Area E00109954 (shared with 21 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 1EY. 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

White / British87.3%
Asian / British Asian4.9%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 222,250

16 sales · Mean £ 229,662

Semi-Detached

£ 223,000

1 sales · Mean £ 223,000

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

Crime rates near CO1 1EY are high at 203 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 offences409
Shoplifting210
Anti-social behaviour126
Public order78
Other theft75

school Local Schools

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North Primary School and Nursery

Good451 pupils0.5 km
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St John's Green Primary School

Good628 pupils0.7 km
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St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester

Outstanding208 pupils0.7 km
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St James' Church of England Primary School

Good447 pupils0.8 km
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St Helena School

Good990 pupils0.8 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 & Son0.6 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

9 nearby
  • The Red Lion Hotel0.3 km
  • YMCA Essex1.0 km
  • North Hill Hotel0.3 km
  • Star Anglia Hotel0.5 km
  • YMCA Essex1.0 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

35 nearby
  • Atik0.2 km
  • ATIK0.2 km
  • Cuckoo Dough0.5 km
  • Highways Social Club0.8 km
  • Little Crown0.5 km
  • + 30 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

157 nearby
  • Acropolis Greek Gyros0.6 km
  • Alishan Tandoori0.6 km
  • Aspects Beauty0.5 km
  • BakeHouse Express0.4 km
  • Bella?s Patisserie0.5 km
  • + 152 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Jam International Store0.4 km
  • Poundland0.6 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 Beauty0.4 km
  • + 37 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colchester0.2 km
  • Colchester Town0.7 km
  • Colchester Station1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Middleborough0.2 km
  • Middleborough0.2 km
  • Middleborough0.3 km
  • Sixth Form College0.3 km
  • Angel Court0.3 km