Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

CO1 1GJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CO1 1GJ.

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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
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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

CO1 1GJ has a significant social housing presence — 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 1GJ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Colchester in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Colchester constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CO1 1GJ is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a eat, drink and be merry zone — areas dominated by food and entertainment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are high (350 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for CO1 1GJ 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 1GJ. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime rates near CO1 1GJ are high at 350 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 offences550
Shoplifting229
Anti-social behaviour146
Public order107
Other theft92

school Local Schools

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St John's Green Primary School

Good628 pupils0.5 km
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St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester

Outstanding208 pupils0.6 km
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North Primary School and Nursery

Good451 pupils0.7 km
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St James' Church of England Primary School

Good447 pupils0.8 km
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St Helena School

Good990 pupils1.0 km
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Colchester Royal Grammar School

Inadequate1001 pupils1.0 km
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Kingswode Hoe School

Good153 pupils1.3 km
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St. George's School

Good598 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

74 nearby
  • Lidl UK0.6 km
  • Allen & Son0.4 km
  • Britannia Service Station0.7 km
  • Darcy's Traditional Sweet Shop,0.3 km
  • Feng Huang0.3 km
  • + 69 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • The Red Lion Hotel0.1 km
  • YMCA Essex0.8 km
  • North Hill Hotel0.3 km
  • Star Anglia Hotel0.7 km
  • YMCA Essex0.8 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

35 nearby
  • Atik0.0 km
  • ATIK0.0 km
  • Cuckoo Dough0.3 km
  • Highways Social Club0.5 km
  • Little Crown0.3 km
  • + 30 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

156 nearby
  • Acropolis Greek Gyros0.4 km
  • Alishan Tandoori0.3 km
  • Aspects Beauty0.3 km
  • BakeHouse Express0.1 km
  • Bella?s Patisserie0.3 km
  • + 151 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Jam International Store0.6 km
  • Poundland0.7 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Iceland Foods Plc0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

44 nearby
  • Cornish Bakehouse0.1 km
  • Crystal Restaurant0.3 km
  • Dr Chippys0.4 km
  • Grand Feast Takeaway0.3 km
  • Natural Health and Beauty0.2 km
  • + 39 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colchester0.2 km
  • Colchester Town0.5 km
  • Colchester Station1.2 km

Bus Stops

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