CO1 1TB is an up-and-coming urban area on High Street, 0.2km from Colchester in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Colchester constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CO1 1TB is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, areas dominated by food and entertainment. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are high (304 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for CO1 1TB are sourced from Output Area E00109958 (shared with 36 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, CO1 1TB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, CO1 1TB.
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 1TB — 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 1TB. 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
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 1TB are high at 304 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
Colchester Royal Grammar School
St Helena School
St. George's School
Kingswode Hoe School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
77 nearby- Lidl UK0.6 km
- Allen & Son0.3 km
- Britannia Service Station0.6 km
- Darcy's Traditional Sweet Shop,0.2 km
- Feng Huang0.2 km
- + 72 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- The Red Lion Hotel0.1 km
- YMCA Essex0.7 km
- North Hill Hotel0.4 km
- Star Anglia Hotel0.8 km
- YMCA Essex0.7 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
33 nearby- Atik0.1 km
- ATIK0.1 km
- Cuckoo Dough0.2 km
- Highways Social Club0.5 km
- Little Crown0.2 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
158 nearby- Acropolis Greek Gyros0.3 km
- Alishan Tandoori0.3 km
- Aspects Beauty0.3 km
- BakeHouse Express0.1 km
- Bella?s Patisserie0.3 km
- + 153 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Jam International Store0.7 km
- Poundland0.8 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Iceland Foods Plc0.4 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
46 nearby- Cornish Bakehouse0.2 km
- Crystal Restaurant0.3 km
- Dr Chippys0.3 km
- Grand Feast Takeaway0.3 km
- Natural Health and Beauty0.2 km
- + 41 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester0.2 km
- Colchester Town0.4 km
- Colchester Station1.3 km
Bus Stops
- The George0.1 km
- The George0.1 km
- Angel Court0.1 km
- Angel Court0.1 km
- Queen Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CO11TB · Data under Open Government Licence