Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

HARVESTERS WAY, CO6 1AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARVESTERS WAY, CO6 1AD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

292

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 53,100 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CO6 1AD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

CO6 1AD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 94% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

CO6 1AD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Harvesters Way, 0.3km from Great Tey in Great Tey. Administratively it sits within Rural North ward and the Harwich and North Essex constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CO6, CO6 1AD offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £450k.

Census 2021 statistics for CO6 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00110037 (shared with 8 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 CO6 1AD. The average age is 48.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 355,000

3 sales · Mean £ 384,166

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

CO6 1AD has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Great Tey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good77 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Chequers0.2 km
  • Chequers Inn0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chappel & Wakes Colne3.0 km
  • Marks Tey3.4 km
  • Kelvedon7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Village Hall0.3 km
  • Village Hall0.3 km
  • Church0.4 km
  • Church0.4 km