Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

NEW BARN ROAD, CO6 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW BARN ROAD, CO6 1AJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

314

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 53,100 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CO6 1AJ 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.

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8/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CO6 1AJ — age 45, 81% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO6 1AJ is a safe, established residential area on New Barn Road, 0.5km from Great Tey in Great Tey. Administratively it sits within Rural North ward and the Harwich and North Essex constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CO6 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00110035 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO6 1AJ. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

CO6 1AJ has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Great Tey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good77 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Chequers0.5 km
  • Chequers Inn0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chappel & Wakes Colne2.8 km
  • Marks Tey3.6 km
  • Kelvedon7.4 km