CO6 1DD is a sought-after residential area on Church Road, 0.6km from Copford Green in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Marks Tey and Layer ward and the Witham constituency.
For families considering a move, CO6 1DD represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CO6 1DD are sourced from Output Area E00109995 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHURCH ROAD, CO6 1DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH ROAD, CO6 1DD.
267
51
£ 53,100 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO6 1DD 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CO6 1DD spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO6 1DD. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)
CO6 1DD 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.
school Local Schools
Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- MollyMoosChews0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Alma0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Marks Tey1.9 km
- Chappel & Wakes Colne7.0 km
- Colchester Station7.2 km
Bus Stops
- Copford Green0.2 km
- Copford Green0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CO61DD · Data under Open Government Licence