Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

RECTORY ROAD, CO6 1DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RECTORY ROAD, CO6 1DJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (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 1DJ 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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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CO6 1DJ — age 51, 86% ownership, 14% 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 1DJ is a well-regarded residential area on Rectory Road, 0.4km 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 1DJ offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Average house prices are around £395k.

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

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 525,000

5 sales · Mean £ 471,310

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Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good209 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Alma0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Marks Tey1.8 km
  • Kelvedon6.8 km
  • Chappel & Wakes Colne7.0 km