Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

FOUNDRY LANE, CO6 1BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOUNDRY LANE, CO6 1BH.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

457

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 53,100 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CO6 1BH 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.

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

A sought-after, premium postcode. CO6 1BH's low deprivation rank, 94% ownership, and £476k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

CO6 1BH is a sought-after residential area on Foundry Lane, 0.4km 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 1BH offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £476k.

Census 2021 statistics for CO6 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00109991 (shared with 8 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 1BH. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.5%
Asian / British Asian5.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 410,500

7 sales · Mean £ 441,571

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

CO6 1BH has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
Other crime1

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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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Bungalow Diner0.9 km
  • First Strokes Coffee Shop1.0 km
  • Love Local Essex & Suffolk0.4 km
  • Stanway Garden Centre1.0 km
  • Miller & Carter1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • MollyMoosChews0.7 km
  • Stanway Post Office0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Swan0.7 km
  • The Swan Inn0.7 km
  • White Hart Toby Carvery1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Marks Tey1.2 km
  • Chappel & Wakes Colne5.5 km
  • Colchester Station6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Copford Lane0.3 km
  • Westbury Close0.3 km
  • Copford Lane0.3 km
  • Westbury Close0.3 km