Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

COLNE ROAD, CO6 1AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLNE ROAD, CO6 1AL.

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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 1AL 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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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

CO6 1AL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £680k, 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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CO6 1AL is a mixed residential area on Colne Road, 1.1km 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 1AL 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.

Property: Prices average £680k.

Census 2021 statistics for CO6 1AL 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 1AL. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 680,000

3 sales · Mean £ 715,000

school Local Schools

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Great Tey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good77 pupils1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chappel & Wakes Colne2.8 km
  • Marks Tey4.2 km
  • Kelvedon7.5 km