CO1 2PS is a mixed residential area on Eaglegate, 0.8km from Colchester in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Colchester constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CO1 2PS offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for CO1 2PS are sourced from Output Area E00188102 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EAGLEGATE, CO1 2PS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EAGLEGATE, CO1 2PS.
241
41
£ 46,400 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CO1 2PS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 47% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (41) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO1 2PS. The average age is 41.1. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 141,750
7 sales · Mean £ 149,607
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CO1 2PS is moderate at 70 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
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
St James' Church of England Primary School
St John's Green Primary School
St. George's School
North Primary School and Nursery
Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery
Kendall Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
70 nearby- Big Up Off Licence0.8 km
- Foodbank Colchester0.6 km
- Gye Nyame Plaza0.8 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.6 km
- The Beer Tent0.7 km
- + 65 more
Restaurant, Cafe
139 nearby- 3amigos0.6 km
- Charlie's Bar0.5 km
- Brunch1.0 km
- Chappells1.0 km
- Favoloso1.0 km
- + 134 more
Takeaway Shop
46 nearby- Beijing Cantonese Take Away0.7 km
- Happy Wok0.5 km
- Indian Khana0.6 km
- New Town Pizza0.6 km
- Noodle Express0.6 km
- + 41 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- North Hill Hotel1.0 km
- YMCA Essex0.5 km
- Blue Ivy Hotel0.9 km
- YMCA Essex0.5 km
- The Red Lion Hotel0.7 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- Ye Olde Marquis1.0 km
- The Foresters Arms0.3 km
- Centurion1.0 km
- The Camulodunum0.9 km
- The Purple Dog0.8 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Aldi Supermarket0.6 km
- East of England Co-op0.7 km
- Iceland Foods Plc0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester0.5 km
- Colchester Town0.6 km
- Hythe1.2 km
Bus Stops
- The Surgery0.0 km
- The Surgery0.1 km
- Brook Street0.2 km
- Coach Stop0.3 km
- Coach Stop0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO12PS · Data under Open Government Licence