Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

CLARENDON WAY, CO1 1AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLARENDON WAY, CO1 1AP.

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Population

250

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 46,400 /yr

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Employed

59%

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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1/10
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3/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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7/10
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7/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

CO1 1AP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 32% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (36) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 2.2% year-on-year.

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

CO1 1AP is a mixed residential area on Clarendon Way, 1.0km from Colchester in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Colchester constituency.

For renters and young professionals, CO1 1AP offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Colchester.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £173k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 2.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CO1 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00176431 (shared with 19 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 CO1 1AP. The average age is 35.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British69.0%
Asian / British Asian15.9%
Black / African / Caribbean6.1%
Other / Mixed9.0%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 172,500

33 sales · Mean £ 174,251

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

Crime around CO1 1AP is moderate at 67 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.

Violence and sexual offences112
Shoplifting47
Anti-social behaviour28
Other theft27
Vehicle crime17

school Local Schools

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North Primary School and Nursery

Good451 pupils0.4 km
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St Helena School

Good990 pupils0.8 km
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Queen Boudica Primary School

Good404 pupils0.9 km
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St James' Church of England Primary School

Good447 pupils1.2 km
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St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester

Outstanding208 pupils1.3 km
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St John's Green Primary School

Good628 pupils1.4 km
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Kingswode Hoe School

Good153 pupils1.5 km
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Colchester Royal Grammar School

Inadequate1001 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Lidl UK0.4 km
  • The Range0.1 km
  • AL Madinah Market0.4 km
  • Globe News0.7 km
  • Gurkha groceries and Off Licence0.4 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Atik1.0 km
  • ATIK1.0 km
  • Victoria Inn0.5 km
  • Belle Vue Social Club0.5 km
  • The Albert0.3 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

39 nearby
  • Bills Restaurant1.0 km
  • El Guaca Mexican Grill1.0 km
  • Go Bananas Colchester Ltd0.1 km
  • Mangiare Fresh Pasta Bar1.0 km
  • Pizza Express / Mac & Wings0.9 km
  • + 34 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Blue Ivy Hotel0.9 km
  • Riverside Hotel & Restaurant0.5 km
  • North Hill Hotel0.9 km
  • Star Anglia Hotel0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Bar B Q House0.4 km
  • Kismet0.5 km
  • Kismet Balti House0.5 km
  • McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.3 km
  • New Yummy0.4 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Poundland0.8 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.3 km
  • Jam International Store0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colchester Station0.4 km
  • Colchester0.8 km
  • Colchester Town1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Jump Street0.1 km
  • Catchpool Road0.2 km
  • Catchpool Road0.2 km
  • Asda Store0.2 km
  • Railway Station Layby0.3 km