CO1 2QR is a mixed residential area on Guildford Road, 0.9km from Colchester in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Colchester constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for CO1 2QR are sourced from Output Area E00109968 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GUILDFORD ROAD, CO1 2QR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GUILDFORD ROAD, CO1 2QR.
259
37
£ 46,400 /yr
49%
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
No single demographic signal dominates CO1 2QR — age 37, 37% ownership, 42% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO1 2QR. The average age is 36.5. 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
£ 155,000
9 sales · Mean £ 158,888
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CO1 2QR is moderate at 66 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 James' Church of England Primary School
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
St John's Green Primary School
St. George's School
Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery
North Primary School and Nursery
Kendall Church of England Primary School
Unity Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
62 nearby- Big Up Off Licence0.7 km
- Foodbank Colchester0.4 km
- Gye Nyame Plaza0.7 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.5 km
- The Beer Tent0.6 km
- + 57 more
Restaurant, Cafe
116 nearby- 3amigos0.5 km
- Charlie's Bar0.3 km
- G & G's Kitchen1.0 km
- Acropolis Greek Gyros0.7 km
- Alishan Tandoori0.8 km
- + 111 more
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- Beijing Cantonese Take Away0.5 km
- Happy Wok0.3 km
- Indian Khana0.6 km
- New Town Pizza0.6 km
- Noodle Express0.6 km
- + 36 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- The Red Lion Hotel0.8 km
- YMCA Essex0.5 km
- YMCA Essex0.5 km
- George Hotel0.8 km
- Red Lion Hotel0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Atik0.8 km
- ATIK0.8 km
- Cuckoo Dough0.7 km
- Little Crown0.7 km
- Roberts Club0.7 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Aldi Supermarket0.5 km
- East of England Co-op0.7 km
- Iceland Foods Plc1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester0.7 km
- Colchester Town0.7 km
- Hythe1.1 km
Bus Stops
- The Surgery0.1 km
- Brook Street0.1 km
- The Surgery0.2 km
- Old Coach Road0.4 km
- Old Coach Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CO12QR · Data under Open Government Licence