CO1 1BX is a mixed residential area located 1.0km from Colchester in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Colchester constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CO1 1BX offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for CO1 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00176431 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CO1 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CO1 1BX.
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 1BX 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO1 1BX. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CO1 1BX is moderate at 72 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
Queen Boudica Primary School
St Helena School
St James' Church of England Primary School
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
St John's Green Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Lidl UK0.3 km
- Red Lion Newsagent1.0 km
- The Range0.0 km
- iChina1.0 km
- AL Madinah Market0.5 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- The Red Lion Hotel1.0 km
- Blue Ivy Hotel0.9 km
- Riverside Hotel & Restaurant0.5 km
- North Hill Hotel0.9 km
- Star Anglia Hotel0.4 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Atik0.9 km
- ATIK0.9 km
- Victoria Inn0.6 km
- Slug & Lettuce1.0 km
- The Castle Inn Public House1.0 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
53 nearby- Bills Restaurant1.0 km
- Brick Lane Bagel Co1.0 km
- Coffee Cube Family1.0 km
- El Guaca Mexican Grill0.9 km
- German Doner Kebab1.0 km
- + 48 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Bar B Q House0.5 km
- Food Express1.0 km
- Kismet0.5 km
- Kismet Balti House0.5 km
- McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.4 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Poundland0.9 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.3 km
- Jam International Store0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester Station0.5 km
- Colchester0.8 km
- Colchester Town1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Jump Street0.1 km
- Catchpool Road0.1 km
- The Range0.2 km
- Leisureworld0.2 km
- Catchpool Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CO11BX · Data under Open Government Licence