Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

THE STREET, CO6 1AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE STREET, CO6 1AE.

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

313

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 53,100 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CO6 1AE 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.

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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CO6 1AE spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. 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 1AE is a safe, established residential area on The Street, 0.3km from Great Tey in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Rural North ward and the Harwich and North Essex constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. 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 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £285k.

Census 2021 statistics for CO6 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00110036 (shared with 37 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 1AE. The average age is 46.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 285,000

1 sales · Mean £ 285,000

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

CO6 1AE 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
  • Chequers Inn0.1 km
  • The Chequers0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chappel & Wakes Colne3.0 km
  • Marks Tey3.3 km
  • Kelvedon7.2 km

Bus Stops

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