CO1 9SB is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.0km from Colchester in Colchester. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Colchester constituency.
Within the CO1 district, this postcode is characterised by a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused.
Safety: Crime rates are high (361 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for CO1 9SB are sourced from Output Area E00188150 (shared with 72 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CO1 9SB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CO1 9SB.
212
34
£ 46,400 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO1 9SB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CO1 9SB — age 34, 33% ownership, 62% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO1 9SB. The average age is 34.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CO1 9SB are high at 361 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.
school Local Schools
St John's Green Primary School
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
North Primary School and Nursery
Colchester Royal Grammar School
St James' Church of England Primary School
St Helena School
Kingswode Hoe School
Hamilton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
73 nearby- Lidl UK0.7 km
- Allen & Son0.4 km
- Britannia Service Station0.7 km
- Darcy's Traditional Sweet Shop,0.2 km
- Feng Huang0.4 km
- + 68 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- The Red Lion Hotel0.1 km
- YMCA Essex0.8 km
- North Hill Hotel0.2 km
- Star Anglia Hotel0.7 km
- YMCA Essex0.8 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
35 nearby- Atik0.1 km
- ATIK0.1 km
- Cuckoo Dough0.3 km
- Highways Social Club0.5 km
- Little Crown0.3 km
- + 30 more
Restaurant, Cafe
155 nearby- Acropolis Greek Gyros0.4 km
- Alishan Tandoori0.3 km
- Aspects Beauty0.3 km
- BakeHouse Express0.2 km
- Bella?s Patisserie0.2 km
- + 150 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Jam International Store0.6 km
- Poundland0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Iceland Foods Plc0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- Cornish Bakehouse0.1 km
- Crystal Restaurant0.4 km
- Dr Chippys0.4 km
- Grand Feast Takeaway0.3 km
- Natural Health and Beauty0.1 km
- + 38 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester0.4 km
- Colchester Town0.5 km
- Colchester Station1.2 km
Bus Stops
- High Street0.0 km
- Angel Court0.1 km
- Angel Court0.1 km
- High Street0.1 km
- The George0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CO19SB · Data under Open Government Licence