CO6 1AB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Farmfield Road, 0.3km from Great Tey in Great Tey. Administratively it sits within Rural North ward and the Harwich and North Essex constituency.
For serious buyers, CO6 1AB is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £440k.
Census 2021 statistics for CO6 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00110037 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FARMFIELD ROAD, CO6 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FARMFIELD ROAD, CO6 1AB.
292
49
£ 53,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO6 1AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CO6 1AB — age 49, 94% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £440k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO6 1AB. The average age is 48.5. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 410,000
2 sales · Mean £ 410,000
Detached
£ 415,000
1 sales · Mean £ 415,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
CO6 1AB has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Great Tey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Chequers0.3 km
- Chequers Inn0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chappel & Wakes Colne2.9 km
- Marks Tey3.4 km
- Kelvedon7.3 km
Bus Stops
- Village Hall0.3 km
- Village Hall0.3 km
- Church0.4 km
- Church0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CO61AB · Data under Open Government Licence