CO1 1DQ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Colchester in Colchester. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Colchester constituency.
The people who live in CO1 1DQ are typical of a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. Outside of residential hours, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix.
Safety: Crime rates are high (363 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for CO1 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00188150 (shared with 72 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CO1 1DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CO1 1DQ.
212
34
£ 46,400 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO1 1DQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CO1 1DQ spans multiple life stages — average age 34, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO1 1DQ. The average age is 34.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CO1 1DQ are high at 363 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 John's Green Primary School
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
North Primary School and Nursery
Colchester Royal Grammar School
St James' Church of England Primary School
St Helena School
Kingswode Hoe School
Hamilton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
72 nearby- Lidl UK0.7 km
- Allen & Son0.4 km
- Britannia Service Station0.6 km
- Darcy's Traditional Sweet Shop,0.2 km
- Feng Huang0.4 km
- + 67 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- The Red Lion Hotel0.1 km
- Blue Ivy Hotel0.2 km
- Riverside Hotel & Restaurant0.7 km
- YMCA Essex0.8 km
- Four Sevens1.0 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- Atik0.1 km
- ATIK0.1 km
- Cuckoo Dough0.3 km
- Highways Social Club0.4 km
- Little Crown0.3 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
155 nearby- Acropolis Greek Gyros0.4 km
- Alishan Tandoori0.3 km
- Aspects Beauty0.2 km
- BakeHouse Express0.2 km
- Bella?s Patisserie0.2 km
- + 150 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Jam International Store0.7 km
- Poundland0.7 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Iceland Foods Plc0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- Cornish Bakehouse0.0 km
- Crystal Restaurant0.4 km
- Dr Chippys0.4 km
- Grand Feast Takeaway0.3 km
- Natural Health and Beauty0.1 km
- + 38 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester0.4 km
- Colchester Town0.5 km
- Colchester Station1.3 km
Bus Stops
- High Street0.0 km
- Angel Court0.1 km
- Angel Court0.1 km
- High Street0.1 km
- High Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CO11DQ · Data under Open Government Licence