Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

ORCHARD CLOSE, CO6 1DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD CLOSE, CO6 1DB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-09 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

267

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 53,100 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CO6 1DB 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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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

CO6 1DB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £575k, 86% 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 1DB is a sought-after residential area on Orchard Close, 0.5km from Copford Green in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Marks Tey and Layer ward and the Witham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CO6, CO6 1DB offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 86% 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 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £575k, down 1.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CO6 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00109995 (shared with 10 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 1DB. The average age is 51.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
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

Detached

£ 575,000

7 sales · Mean £ 558,214

Semi-Detached

£ 395,000

1 sales · Mean £ 395,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

CO6 1DB has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good209 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • MollyMoosChews0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Alma0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Marks Tey1.8 km
  • Chappel & Wakes Colne6.9 km
  • Colchester Station7.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Copford Green0.1 km
  • Copford Green0.1 km
  • C of E Primary School0.5 km
  • C of E Primary School0.5 km