Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

BELLINGHAM DRIVE, CO6 1AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BELLINGHAM DRIVE, CO6 1AW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

376

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 53,100 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CO6 1AW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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9/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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5/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

CO6 1AW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £667k, 64% 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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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO6 1AW is a sought-after residential area on Bellingham Drive, 0.7km from Copford in Copford. Administratively it sits within Marks Tey and Layer ward and the Witham constituency.

For families considering a move, CO6 1AW represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £667k.

Census 2021 statistics for CO6 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00109993 (shared with 12 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 1AW. The average age is 50.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.4%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 650,000

3 sales · Mean £ 661,666

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CO6 1AW has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary3
Other theft3
Other crime3
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3

school Local Schools

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Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good209 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Stanway Post Office0.3 km
  • MollyMoosChews0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • White Hart Toby Carvery0.5 km
  • The Swan0.2 km
  • The Swan Inn0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Miller & Carter0.5 km
  • Miller And Carter0.5 km
  • First Strokes Coffee Shop0.5 km
  • Love Local Essex & Suffolk0.7 km
  • Stanway Garden Centre0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Marks Tey1.7 km
  • Chappel & Wakes Colne5.8 km
  • Colchester Station6.4 km

Bus Stops

  • The Swan Stanway0.2 km
  • Westbury Close0.2 km
  • The Swan Stanway0.2 km
  • Westbury Close0.3 km
  • Stanway Nurseries0.3 km