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.
WEST STOCKWELL STREET, CO1 1FQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST STOCKWELL STREET, CO1 1FQ.
385
38
£ 46,400 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO1 1FQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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.
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.
school Local Schools
St John's Green Primary School
North Primary School and Nursery
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
St Helena School
Colchester Royal Grammar School
St James' Church of England Primary School
Kingswode Hoe School
Hamilton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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, 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
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Jam International Store0.5 km
- Poundland0.5 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Iceland Foods Plc0.4 km
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
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Postcode Profile: CO11FQ · Data under Open Government Licence