CO1 1BP is a mixed residential area located 1.1km from Myland Hall Chase in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Colchester constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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 rates are above average at 108 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for CO1 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00176431 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CO1 1BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CO1 1BP.
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
No single demographic signal dominates CO1 1BP — age 36, 32% ownership, 52% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO1 1BP. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CO1 1BP is above average at 108 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
St James' Church of England Primary School
North Primary School and Nursery
Queen Boudica Primary School
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery
Friars Grove Primary School
St Helena School
Highwoods Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Lidl UK0.6 km
- The Range0.5 km
- Big Up Off Licence0.8 km
- Grants Off Licence0.9 km
- AL Madinah Market0.9 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Go Bananas Colchester Ltd0.6 km
- Thai 11.0 km
- Raj Palace Restaurant0.9 km
- Tikataca0.9 km
- Peri peri grill0.9 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Frydays Fish & Chips0.8 km
- Dolphin Fish Bar0.9 km
- Number340.9 km
- Pizza House0.9 km
- Tins Super Kitchen0.9 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Star Anglia Hotel0.9 km
- Riverside Hotel & Restaurant0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Albert0.8 km
- The Magnet0.9 km
- The Foresters Arms0.9 km
- Victoria Inn0.9 km
- The Foresters Arms0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd0.5 km
- Jam International Store0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester0.9 km
- Colchester Station0.9 km
- Colchester Town1.4 km
Bus Stops
- DaRT Cowdray Avenue North0.2 km
- Leisureworld0.2 km
- Leisure Centre0.2 km
- The Range0.2 km
- Leisure Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CO11BP · Data under Open Government Licence