Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

CO6 1DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CO6 1DT.

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Population

237

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 53,100 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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2/10
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1/10
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10/10
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5/10
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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

CO6 1DT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 48% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 1DT is a safe, established residential area located 0.7km from Marks Tey in Copford. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Marks Tey and Layer ward and the Witham constituency.

Day-to-day life in CO6 1DT has the character of a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CO6 1DT are sourced from Output Area E00110110 (shared with 26 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 1DT. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.1%
Asian / British Asian4.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

CO6 1DT has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Vehicle crime11
Other theft5
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order2

school Local Schools

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Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good209 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • A Willsher and Son0.0 km
  • Chateau Wines0.0 km
  • Car Boot Site0.2 km
  • Shell Service Station0.0 km
  • Shell Doggetts Lane0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Bungalow Diner0.3 km
  • Fortune House0.0 km
  • Jhaal0.0 km
  • Love Local Essex & Suffolk0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Coggeshall Curry House0.7 km
  • Sea Horse Fish Bar0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Marks Tey0.2 km
  • Chappel & Wakes Colne5.4 km
  • Kelvedon7.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Post Office0.0 km
  • Post Office0.0 km
  • Railway Station0.1 km
  • Railway Station0.2 km
  • Marks Tey Rail Station0.2 km