CO1 2AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mill Street, 0.9km from Colchester in Colchester. Administratively it sits within New Town and Christ Church ward and the Colchester constituency.
For families considering a move, CO1 2AH represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £213k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for CO1 2AH are sourced from Output Area E00188144 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILL STREET, CO1 2AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILL STREET, CO1 2AH.
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32
£ 43,900 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CO1 2AH — age 32, 66% ownership, 31% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (32) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO1 2AH. The average age is 31.5. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 207,750
20 sales · Mean £ 212,099
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CO1 2AH is moderate at 72 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. George's School
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
St John's Green Primary School
St James' Church of England Primary School
Kendall Church of England Primary School
Colchester Royal Grammar School
Hamilton Primary School
North Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
74 nearby- East Hill Superstore0.8 km
- New Town Foodbank0.5 km
- Premier Bourne's Local0.6 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Foodbank Colchester0.9 km
- + 69 more
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- The Royal Mortar0.5 km
- Pies & Puds Essex0.7 km
- The Camulodunum1.0 km
- The Purple Dog0.7 km
- Bull Hotel0.9 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
145 nearby- Bourne Mill0.8 km
- Indian Khana0.6 km
- St Stephen's Church Centre0.5 km
- The Old Siege House Bar & Brasserie0.9 km
- 3amigos0.6 km
- + 140 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Supermarket0.4 km
- East of England Co-op0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Iceland Foods Plc0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- Rose Kebab0.5 km
- The Fat Pizza0.8 km
- Happy Wok1.0 km
- Indian Khana0.5 km
- New Town Pizza0.5 km
- + 40 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- YMCA Essex0.2 km
- The Red Lion Hotel0.8 km
- George Hotel0.8 km
- Red Lion Hotel0.8 km
- YMCA Essex0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester Town0.4 km
- Colchester0.9 km
- Hythe1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Mill Street0.1 km
- Lookers Garage0.1 km
- Military Road0.2 km
- Military Road0.2 km
- Garrison Church0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CO12AH · Data under Open Government Licence