Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

WEST STOCKWELL STREET, CO1 1FQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST STOCKWELL STREET, CO1 1FQ.

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Population

385

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 46,400 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CO1 1FQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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10/10
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2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CO1 1FQ spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £172k. Property prices are trending down 22.7% year-on-year.

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

CO1 1FQ is an up-and-coming urban area on West Stockwell Street, 0.2km from Colchester in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Colchester constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (286 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £172k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 22.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CO1 1FQ are sourced from Output Area E00109954 (shared with 21 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 1FQ. The average age is 38.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.3%
Asian / British Asian4.9%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 190,500

22 sales · Mean £ 213,500

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

Crime rates near CO1 1FQ are high at 286 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 offences551
Shoplifting239
Anti-social behaviour149
Public order105
Other theft92

school Local Schools

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St John's Green Primary School

Good628 pupils0.5 km
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North Primary School and Nursery

Good451 pupils0.6 km
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St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester

Outstanding208 pupils0.7 km
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St Helena School

Good990 pupils0.8 km
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Colchester Royal Grammar School

Inadequate1001 pupils0.9 km
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St James' Church of England Primary School

Good447 pupils0.9 km
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Kingswode Hoe School

Good153 pupils1.1 km
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Hamilton Primary School

Outstanding422 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

74 nearby
  • Lidl UK0.6 km
  • Allen & Son0.5 km
  • Britannia Service Station0.8 km
  • Darcy's Traditional Sweet Shop,0.3 km
  • Feng Huang0.5 km
  • + 69 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • The Red Lion Hotel0.2 km
  • Blue Ivy Hotel0.1 km
  • Riverside Hotel & Restaurant0.5 km
  • YMCA Essex0.9 km
  • North Hill Hotel0.1 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

35 nearby
  • Atik0.1 km
  • ATIK0.1 km
  • Cuckoo Dough0.4 km
  • Highways Social Club0.6 km
  • Little Crown0.5 km
  • + 30 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

158 nearby
  • Acropolis Greek Gyros0.5 km
  • Alishan Tandoori0.4 km
  • Aspects Beauty0.4 km
  • BakeHouse Express0.3 km
  • Bella?s Patisserie0.3 km
  • + 153 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Jam International Store0.5 km
  • Poundland0.5 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Iceland Foods Plc0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

43 nearby
  • Cornish Bakehouse0.2 km
  • Crystal Restaurant0.5 km
  • Dr Chippys0.5 km
  • Grand Feast Takeaway0.4 km
  • Natural Health and Beauty0.3 km
  • + 38 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colchester0.4 km
  • Colchester Town0.6 km
  • Colchester Station1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • High Street0.1 km
  • Sixth Form College0.1 km
  • High Street0.1 km
  • High Street0.1 km
  • High Street0.2 km