CO1 1AG is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Clarendon Way, 1.0km from Colchester in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Colchester constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a low density wholesale and retail zone — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 66% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £177k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 10.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CO1 1AG are sourced from Output Area E00176426 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLARENDON WAY, CO1 1AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLARENDON WAY, CO1 1AG.
157
31
£ 46,400 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO1 1AG 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
CO1 1AG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 31, 11% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (31) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 10.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO1 1AG. The average age is 30.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 184,250
28 sales · Mean £ 186,450
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CO1 1AG is moderate at 62 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
North Primary School and Nursery
St Helena School
Queen Boudica Primary School
St James' Church of England Primary School
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Kingswode Hoe School
St John's Green Primary School
Colchester Royal Grammar School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Lidl UK0.4 km
- The Range0.3 km
- AL Madinah Market0.4 km
- Globe News0.7 km
- Gurkha groceries and Off Licence0.3 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Atik1.0 km
- ATIK1.0 km
- Belle Vue Social Club0.4 km
- The Albert0.2 km
- The Magnet0.1 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Go Bananas Colchester Ltd0.2 km
- Pizza Express / Mac & Wings1.0 km
- Pizza Express/Mac & Wings1.0 km
- Brunch0.7 km
- Chappells1.0 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- North Hill Hotel0.9 km
- Star Anglia Hotel0.3 km
- Blue Ivy Hotel0.9 km
- Riverside Hotel & Restaurant0.4 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Poundland0.7 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.4 km
- Jam International Store0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Dolphin Fish Bar0.4 km
- Number340.4 km
- Papa Johns0.7 km
- Pizza House0.4 km
- Tins Super Kitchen0.4 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester Station0.3 km
- Colchester0.9 km
- Colchester Town1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Railway Station Layby0.1 km
- Railway Station Layby0.1 km
- Railway Station Layby0.2 km
- Catchpool Road0.2 km
- The Albert0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CO11AG · Data under Open Government Licence