Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

TAMBOUR CLOSE, CO6 1BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TAMBOUR CLOSE, CO6 1BD.

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

314

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Avg Age

45

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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 1BD 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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8/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CO6 1BD — age 45, 81% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1BD is a safe, established residential area on Tambour Close, 0.2km from Great Tey in Great Tey. Administratively it sits within Rural North ward and the Harwich and North Essex constituency.

For families considering a move, CO6 1BD represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 81% 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 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00110035 (shared with 16 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 1BD. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 285,000

1 sales · Mean £ 285,000

Detached

£ 280,000

1 sales · Mean £ 280,000

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

CO6 1BD 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 pupils0.1 km

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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 Tey3.2 km
  • Kelvedon7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Village Hall0.1 km
  • Village Hall0.1 km
  • Church0.2 km
  • Church0.2 km