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.
CLARENDON WAY, CO1 1AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLARENDON WAY, CO1 1AP.
250
36
£ 46,400 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
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
St John's Green Primary School
Kingswode Hoe School
Colchester Royal Grammar School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: CO11AP · Data under Open Government Licence