Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

LONDON ROAD, CO6 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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 1BQ 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

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CO6 1BQ's 64% ownership and 51-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

CO6 1BQ is a sought-after residential area on London Road, 0.1km from Copford in Copford. Administratively it sits within Marks Tey and Layer ward and the Witham constituency.

For families considering a move, CO6 1BQ represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £441k.

Census 2021 statistics for CO6 1BQ 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 1BQ. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 322,500

4 sales · Mean £ 350,000

Detached

£ 414,000

5 sales · Mean £ 419,800

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

CO6 1BQ has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary4
Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good209 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • A Willsher and Son1.0 km
  • Chateau Wines1.0 km
  • MollyMoosChews0.5 km
  • Shell Service Station0.9 km
  • Stanway Post Office0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Bungalow Diner0.7 km
  • Love Local Essex & Suffolk0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Swan0.8 km
  • The Swan Inn0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Marks Tey1.1 km
  • Chappel & Wakes Colne5.7 km
  • Colchester Station6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Copford Lane0.0 km
  • Copford Lane0.1 km
  • Westbury Close0.3 km
  • Westbury Close0.4 km
  • Allendale Drive0.4 km