Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

HIGH STREET, CO1 1DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, CO1 1DH.

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Population

291

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 46,400 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
workEmployment
3/10
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9/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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10/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 44% of tenure in CO1 1DH — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

CO1 1DH is an up-and-coming urban area on High Street, 0.1km from Colchester in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Colchester constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CO1 1DH is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Outside of residential hours, major retail centres of national and regional significance. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are high (318 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £419k.

Census 2021 statistics for CO1 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00109958 (shared with 36 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 1DH. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.0%
Asian / British Asian6.9%
Black / African / Caribbean5.2%
Other / Mixed6.9%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Terraced

£ 419,000

1 sales · Mean £ 419,000

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

Crime rates near CO1 1DH are high at 318 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 offences585
Shoplifting229
Anti-social behaviour148
Public order108
Other theft94

school Local Schools

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St John's Green Primary School

Good628 pupils0.4 km
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St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester

Outstanding208 pupils0.5 km
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North Primary School and Nursery

Good451 pupils0.8 km
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St James' Church of England Primary School

Good447 pupils0.8 km
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Colchester Royal Grammar School

Inadequate1001 pupils1.0 km
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St Helena School

Good990 pupils1.0 km
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St. George's School

Good598 pupils1.2 km
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Kingswode Hoe School

Good153 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

75 nearby
  • Lidl UK0.7 km
  • Allen & Son0.3 km
  • Britannia Service Station0.6 km
  • Darcy's Traditional Sweet Shop,0.2 km
  • Feng Huang0.2 km
  • + 70 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • The Red Lion Hotel0.0 km
  • YMCA Essex0.7 km
  • North Hill Hotel0.4 km
  • Star Anglia Hotel0.8 km
  • YMCA Essex0.7 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

33 nearby
  • Atik0.1 km
  • ATIK0.1 km
  • Cuckoo Dough0.2 km
  • Highways Social Club0.5 km
  • Little Crown0.2 km
  • + 28 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

155 nearby
  • Acropolis Greek Gyros0.3 km
  • Alishan Tandoori0.2 km
  • Aspects Beauty0.2 km
  • BakeHouse Express0.1 km
  • Bella?s Patisserie0.2 km
  • + 150 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Jam International Store0.7 km
  • Poundland0.8 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Iceland Foods Plc0.3 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

45 nearby
  • Cornish Bakehouse0.1 km
  • Crystal Restaurant0.3 km
  • Dr Chippys0.3 km
  • Grand Feast Takeaway0.2 km
  • Natural Health and Beauty0.2 km
  • + 40 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colchester0.3 km
  • Colchester Town0.4 km
  • Colchester Station1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • The George0.0 km
  • The George0.0 km
  • Angel Court0.1 km
  • Angel Court0.1 km
  • High Street0.2 km