CO1 1HW is an active urban area on Northgate Street, 0.3km from Colchester in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Colchester constituency.
Day-to-day life in CO1 1HW has the character of a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — business quarters in major regional cities. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are high (198 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £142k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for CO1 1HW are sourced from Output Area E00109975 (shared with 50 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTHGATE STREET, CO1 1HW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHGATE STREET, CO1 1HW.
426
38
£ 46,400 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO1 1HW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
CO1 1HW is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £142k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO1 1HW. The average age is 37.7. 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
Flat
£ 142,500
2 sales · Mean £ 142,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CO1 1HW are high at 198 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
St John's Green Primary School
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Colchester Royal Grammar School
St James' Church of England Primary School
Kingswode Hoe School
Hamilton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
73 nearby- Lidl UK0.4 km
- Allen & Son0.7 km
- Britannia Service Station1.0 km
- Darcy's Traditional Sweet Shop,0.5 km
- Feng Huang0.6 km
- + 68 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- The Red Lion Hotel0.4 km
- Blue Ivy Hotel0.2 km
- Riverside Hotel & Restaurant0.4 km
- North Hill Hotel0.1 km
- Star Anglia Hotel0.4 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- Atik0.3 km
- ATIK0.3 km
- Cuckoo Dough0.6 km
- Highways Social Club0.7 km
- Little Crown0.6 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
156 nearby- Acropolis Greek Gyros0.7 km
- Alishan Tandoori0.6 km
- Aspects Beauty0.5 km
- BakeHouse Express0.4 km
- Bella?s Patisserie0.5 km
- + 151 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Jam International Store0.3 km
- Poundland0.4 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Iceland Foods Plc0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Cornish Bakehouse0.4 km
- Crystal Restaurant0.6 km
- Dr Chippys0.7 km
- Grand Feast Takeaway0.6 km
- Natural Health and Beauty0.4 km
- + 37 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester0.4 km
- Colchester Town0.8 km
- Colchester Station0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Middleborough0.1 km
- Middleborough0.1 km
- Middleborough0.1 km
- Sixth Form College0.1 km
- Middleborough0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CO11HW · Data under Open Government Licence