Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

LONDON ROAD, CO6 1BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON ROAD, CO6 1BE.

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Population

295

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 53,100 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CO6 1BE 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.

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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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7/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CO6 1BE's low deprivation rank, 76% ownership, and £525k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £525k. Property prices are trending up 6.3% year-on-year.

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

CO6 1BE is a mixed residential area on London Road, 0.5km from Copford in Copford. Administratively it sits within Marks Tey and Layer ward and the Witham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CO6, CO6 1BE offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £525k, up 6.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CO6 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00110107 (shared with 10 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 1BE. The average age is 46.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.3%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 493,995

5 sales · Mean £ 450,599

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around CO6 1BE is moderate at 58 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Vehicle crime9
Criminal damage and arson5
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour2

school Local Schools

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Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good209 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • A Willsher and Son0.4 km
  • Chateau Wines0.4 km
  • Car Boot Site0.6 km
  • MollyMoosChews0.7 km
  • Shell Service Station0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Bungalow Diner0.1 km
  • Fortune House0.4 km
  • Jhaal0.4 km
  • Love Local Essex & Suffolk0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Sea Horse Fish Bar0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Marks Tey0.5 km
  • Chappel & Wakes Colne5.4 km
  • Kelvedon7.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Motel0.0 km
  • Motel0.1 km
  • Post Office0.4 km
  • Post Office0.4 km
  • Marks Tey Rail Station0.4 km