CO1 1LJ is an up-and-coming urban area on Long Wyre Street, 0.3km from Colchester in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Colchester constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CO1 1LJ 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 (243 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for CO1 1LJ are sourced from Output Area E00109958 (shared with 36 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONG WYRE STREET, CO1 1LJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONG WYRE STREET, CO1 1LJ.
291
37
£ 46,400 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 44% of tenure in CO1 1LJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO1 1LJ. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CO1 1LJ are high at 243 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
St James' Church of England Primary School
North Primary School and Nursery
St. George's School
Colchester Royal Grammar School
St Helena School
Hamilton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
81 nearby- Wisienka0.9 km
- Lidl UK0.8 km
- Allen & Son0.1 km
- Britannia Service Station0.4 km
- Darcy's Traditional Sweet Shop,0.2 km
- + 76 more
Restaurant, Cafe
163 nearby- 3amigos0.9 km
- Acropolis Greek Gyros0.1 km
- Alishan Tandoori0.1 km
- Aspects Beauty0.2 km
- BakeHouse Express0.1 km
- + 158 more
Takeaway Shop
50 nearby- Indian Khana0.9 km
- New Town Pizza0.9 km
- Noodle Express1.0 km
- Noodle Express1.0 km
- Cornish Bakehouse0.3 km
- + 45 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- The Red Lion Hotel0.2 km
- YMCA Essex0.5 km
- North Hill Hotel0.5 km
- Star Anglia Hotel1.0 km
- YMCA Essex0.5 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
33 nearby- Atik0.3 km
- ATIK0.3 km
- Cuckoo Dough0.0 km
- Highways Social Club0.4 km
- Little Crown0.1 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Jam International Store0.9 km
- Poundland0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Iceland Foods Plc0.3 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester Town0.2 km
- Colchester0.4 km
- Colchester Station1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Queen Street0.1 km
- Queen Street0.1 km
- Queen Street0.1 km
- Osborne Street0.1 km
- Osborne Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CO11LJ · Data under Open Government Licence