Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

MILL STREET, CO1 2AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILL STREET, CO1 2AH.

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Population

334

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 43,900 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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9/10
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8/10
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7/10
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9/10
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5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CO1 2AH — age 32, 66% ownership, 31% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (32) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO1 2AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mill Street, 0.9km from Colchester in Colchester. Administratively it sits within New Town and Christ Church ward and the Colchester constituency.

For families considering a move, CO1 2AH represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £213k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for CO1 2AH are sourced from Output Area E00188144 (shared with 7 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 2AH. The average age is 31.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British70.9%
Asian / British Asian9.6%
Black / African / Caribbean9.9%
Other / Mixed9.6%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 207,750

20 sales · Mean £ 212,099

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

Crime around CO1 2AH is moderate at 72 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 offences257
Shoplifting108
Anti-social behaviour60
Criminal damage and arson46
Public order39

school Local Schools

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St. George's School

Good598 pupils0.4 km
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St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester

Outstanding208 pupils0.5 km
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St John's Green Primary School

Good628 pupils0.6 km
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St James' Church of England Primary School

Good447 pupils1.0 km
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Kendall Church of England Primary School

Good209 pupils1.1 km
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Colchester Royal Grammar School

Inadequate1001 pupils1.4 km
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Hamilton Primary School

Outstanding422 pupils1.4 km
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North Primary School and Nursery

Good451 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

74 nearby
  • East Hill Superstore0.8 km
  • New Town Foodbank0.5 km
  • Premier Bourne's Local0.6 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Foodbank Colchester0.9 km
  • + 69 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

32 nearby
  • The Royal Mortar0.5 km
  • Pies & Puds Essex0.7 km
  • The Camulodunum1.0 km
  • The Purple Dog0.7 km
  • Bull Hotel0.9 km
  • + 27 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

145 nearby
  • Bourne Mill0.8 km
  • Indian Khana0.6 km
  • St Stephen's Church Centre0.5 km
  • The Old Siege House Bar & Brasserie0.9 km
  • 3amigos0.6 km
  • + 140 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi Supermarket0.4 km
  • East of England Co-op0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Iceland Foods Plc0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

45 nearby
  • Rose Kebab0.5 km
  • The Fat Pizza0.8 km
  • Happy Wok1.0 km
  • Indian Khana0.5 km
  • New Town Pizza0.5 km
  • + 40 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • YMCA Essex0.2 km
  • The Red Lion Hotel0.8 km
  • George Hotel0.8 km
  • Red Lion Hotel0.8 km
  • YMCA Essex0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colchester Town0.4 km
  • Colchester0.9 km
  • Hythe1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Mill Street0.1 km
  • Lookers Garage0.1 km
  • Military Road0.2 km
  • Military Road0.2 km
  • Garrison Church0.2 km