CO11 1AR is a safe, established residential area on The Quayside Maltings, 0.2km from Mistley in Mistley. Administratively it sits within Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley ward and the Harwich and North Essex constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CO11 1AR offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £222k.
Census 2021 statistics for CO11 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00169956 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE QUAYSIDE MALTINGS, CO11 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE QUAYSIDE MALTINGS, CO11 1AR.
197
46
£ 45,800 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO11 1AR 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CO11 1AR — age 46, 46% ownership, 53% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 CO11 1AR. The average age is 46.1. 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
Flat
£ 231,250
10 sales · Mean £ 230,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO11 1AR has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Mistley Norman Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Tara Traders0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Anchor Inn0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Mistley Rugby Union Football Club Ltd0.4 km
- Tea at The Quay0.2 km
- Thorn Hotel0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mistley0.1 km
- Manningtree2.5 km
- Wrabness6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Mistley Rail Station0.1 km
- Mistley Rail Station0.1 km
- Post Office0.2 km
- Post Office0.2 km
- Chapel Cut0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO111AR · Data under Open Government Licence