CO1 1XJ 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 1XJ is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — major retail centres of national and regional significance. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are high (354 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for CO1 1XJ are sourced from Output Area E00109958 (shared with 36 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CO1 1XJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CO1 1XJ.
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
CO1 1XJ 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO1 1XJ. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CO1 1XJ are high at 354 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. George's School
St Helena School
Hamilton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
76 nearby- Lidl UK0.8 km
- Allen & Son0.2 km
- Britannia Service Station0.5 km
- Darcy's Traditional Sweet Shop,0.1 km
- Feng Huang0.2 km
- + 71 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- The Red Lion Hotel0.1 km
- YMCA Essex0.6 km
- North Hill Hotel0.4 km
- Star Anglia Hotel0.9 km
- YMCA Essex0.6 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- Atik0.2 km
- ATIK0.2 km
- Cuckoo Dough0.2 km
- Highways Social Club0.4 km
- Little Crown0.2 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
158 nearby- Acropolis Greek Gyros0.2 km
- Alishan Tandoori0.2 km
- Aspects Beauty0.1 km
- BakeHouse Express0.1 km
- Bella?s Patisserie0.2 km
- + 153 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Jam International Store0.8 km
- Poundland0.8 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Iceland Foods Plc0.2 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- Cornish Bakehouse0.1 km
- Crystal Restaurant0.2 km
- Dr Chippys0.2 km
- Grand Feast Takeaway0.1 km
- Natural Health and Beauty0.1 km
- + 40 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester Town0.3 km
- Colchester0.4 km
- Colchester Station1.4 km
Bus Stops
- The George0.1 km
- The George0.1 km
- Angel Court0.1 km
- Angel Court0.1 km
- Osborne Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CO11XJ · Data under Open Government Licence