CO1 1XY is a mixed residential area on Kings Head Court, 0.7km from Colchester in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Colchester constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £380k.
Census 2021 statistics for CO1 1XY are sourced from Output Area E00109973 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KINGS HEAD COURT, CO1 1XY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGS HEAD COURT, CO1 1XY.
335
37
£ 46,400 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO1 1XY represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 66% owner-occupation and average age 37, CO1 1XY has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO1 1XY. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 380,000
1 sales · Mean £ 380,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CO1 1XY is moderate at 74 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
North Primary School and Nursery
St Helena School
St James' Church of England Primary School
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
St John's Green Primary School
Queen Boudica Primary School
Colchester Royal Grammar School
Kingswode Hoe School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
59 nearby- AL Madinah Market0.2 km
- Blacks0.7 km
- Continental Supermarket1.0 km
- Globe News0.4 km
- Gurkha groceries and Off Licence0.2 km
- + 54 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- North Hill Hotel0.6 km
- Star Anglia Hotel0.2 km
- Blue Ivy Hotel0.6 km
- Riverside Hotel & Restaurant0.2 km
- The Red Lion Hotel0.7 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Bull Hotel1.0 km
- Belle Vue Social Club0.5 km
- The Albert0.2 km
- The Bull Hotel1.0 km
- The Magnet0.3 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
141 nearby- Il Padrino0.8 km
- Capital Chinese Restaurant1.0 km
- Brunch0.4 km
- Chappells0.7 km
- Chef Canton1.0 km
- + 136 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Poundland0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.6 km
- Jam International Store0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Bodrum Grill1.0 km
- Dolphin Fish Bar0.2 km
- KFC0.7 km
- Number340.2 km
- Papa Johns0.4 km
- + 24 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester Station0.6 km
- Colchester0.6 km
- Colchester Town1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Catchpool Road0.1 km
- The Albert0.2 km
- Catchpool Road0.2 km
- Causton Road0.2 km
- The Albert0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CO11XY · Data under Open Government Licence