CO1 2YN is a safe, established residential area on Wells Road, 1.0km from Colchester in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Colchester constituency.
For serious buyers, CO1 2YN is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £361k, down 2.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CO1 2YN are sourced from Output Area E00188020 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WELLS ROAD, CO1 2YN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELLS ROAD, CO1 2YN.
394
42
£ 46,400 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CO1 2YN — age 42, 80% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £361k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 2.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO1 2YN. The average age is 41.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 357,000
3 sales · Mean £ 342,333
Detached
£ 320,000
3 sales · Mean £ 319,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CO1 2YN is moderate at 50 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
Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery
North Primary School and Nursery
St John's Green Primary School
Friars Grove Primary School
St. George's School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- Big Up Off Licence0.5 km
- Foodbank Colchester0.7 km
- Grants Off Licence0.9 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.5 km
- Wisienka0.9 km
- + 39 more
Restaurant, Cafe
69 nearby- 3amigos0.9 km
- Charlie's Bar0.5 km
- Acropolis Greek Gyros0.9 km
- BakeHouse Express0.9 km
- Bills Restaurant1.0 km
- + 64 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Beijing Cantonese Take Away0.7 km
- Happy Wok0.5 km
- Indian Khana0.9 km
- New Town Pizza0.9 km
- Noodle Express1.0 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- The Red Lion Hotel0.9 km
- YMCA Essex0.9 km
- YMCA Essex0.9 km
- George Hotel0.9 km
- Red Lion Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Atik0.9 km
- ATIK0.9 km
- Cuckoo Dough0.9 km
- Little Crown0.9 km
- Roberts Club0.9 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Aldi Supermarket0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester0.7 km
- Colchester Town1.0 km
- Hythe1.4 km
Bus Stops
- BT Centre0.4 km
- BT Centre0.4 km
- Orchard Gardens0.4 km
- Orchard Gardens0.4 km
- Brook Street0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CO12YN · Data under Open Government Licence