Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

LONDON ROAD, CO6 1DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON ROAD, CO6 1DU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

295

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 53,100 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CO6 1DU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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7/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

CO6 1DU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO6 1DU is a safe, established residential area on London Road, 0.4km from Copford 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.

CO6 1DU is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a manufacturing, energy and utilities zone — manufacturing, energy and utilities. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CO6 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00110107 (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 1DU. The average age is 46.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.3%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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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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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CO6 1DU has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Vehicle crime9
Criminal damage and arson5
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour2

school Local Schools

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Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good209 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • A Willsher and Son0.4 km
  • Chateau Wines0.4 km
  • Car Boot Site0.7 km
  • MollyMoosChews0.8 km
  • Shell Service Station0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Bungalow Diner0.2 km
  • Fortune House0.5 km
  • Jhaal0.5 km
  • Love Local Essex & Suffolk0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Sea Horse Fish Bar0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Marks Tey0.6 km
  • Chappel & Wakes Colne5.4 km
  • Colchester Station7.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Motel0.1 km
  • Motel0.2 km
  • Post Office0.5 km
  • Post Office0.5 km
  • Copford Lane0.5 km