Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

LONDON ROAD, CO6 1BL House Prices & Local Information

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

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

376

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 53,100 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CO6 1BL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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9/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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5/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

CO6 1BL is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 51 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

CO6 1BL is a sought-after residential area on London Road, 0.9km from Copford in Copford. Administratively it sits within Marks Tey and Layer ward and the Witham constituency.

For families considering a move, CO6 1BL represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CO6 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00109993 (shared with 12 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 1BL. The average age is 50.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.4%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

CO6 1BL has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary3
Other theft3
Other crime2
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1

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Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good209 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Stanway Post Office0.1 km
  • MollyMoosChews1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • White Hart Toby Carvery0.4 km
  • The Swan0.1 km
  • The Swan Inn0.1 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Miller & Carter0.4 km
  • Miller And Carter0.4 km
  • First Strokes Coffee Shop0.4 km
  • Love Local Essex & Suffolk0.9 km
  • Stanway Garden Centre0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Marks Tey1.8 km
  • Chappel & Wakes Colne5.9 km
  • Colchester Station6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • The Swan Stanway0.1 km
  • The Swan Stanway0.1 km
  • Stanway Nurseries0.3 km
  • Stanway Nurseries0.3 km
  • Sparrow Hall0.4 km