CO11 1AJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on High Street, 0.1km from Manningtree in Manningtree. Administratively it sits within Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley ward and the Harwich and North Essex constituency.
For families considering a move, CO11 1AJ represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 56) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £800k, up 12.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CO11 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00111861 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, CO11 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, CO11 1AJ.
181
56
£ 45,800 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO11 1AJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CO11 1AJ combines high owner-occupation (60%), strong property values (£800k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 12.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO11 1AJ. The average age is 55.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 800,000
5 sales · Mean £ 639,000
Detached
£ 800,000
1 sales · Mean £ 800,000
Semi-Detached
£ 260,497
2 sales · Mean £ 260,497
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO11 1AJ has low crime rates — 44 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Highfields Primary School
Manningtree High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Stour Fruiterers0.2 km
- Stour View Stores0.4 km
- Cake My Day0.9 km
- Ragmarsh Farm Shop0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Stour Sailing Club0.1 km
- The Crown0.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Cafe Rio0.1 km
- Manningtree Arts Ltd0.1 km
- Mogul Bangladeshi Restaurant0.1 km
- Select Catering0.1 km
- Hobsons Deli \& Cafe0.1 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- East of England Co-op0.3 km
- Tesco0.0 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- SAR LA THAI0.3 km
- Manningtree Grill and Pizza0.3 km
- Riverside Fish and Chips0.6 km
- The Pizza Place0.1 km
- Chilvers Fish Shop0.1 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mistley1.1 km
- Manningtree1.4 km
- Wrabness7.3 km
Bus Stops
- The Skinners Arms0.2 km
- Kiln Lane0.2 km
- The Skinners Arms0.2 km
- Kiln Lane0.3 km
- Bendalls Court0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO111AJ · Data under Open Government Licence