CO6 1BS is a sought-after residential area on Ashwin Avenue, 0.2km from Copford in Copford. Administratively it sits within Marks Tey and Layer ward and the Witham constituency.
For serious buyers, CO6 1BS is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 87% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k.
Census 2021 statistics for CO6 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00109994 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASHWIN AVENUE, CO6 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHWIN AVENUE, CO6 1BS.
431
42
£ 53,100 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO6 1BS 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CO6 1BS — age 42, 87% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £325k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO6 1BS. The average age is 41.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 325,000
6 sales · Mean £ 314,916
Detached
£ 518,750
2 sales · Mean £ 518,750
Terraced
£ 295,000
1 sales · Mean £ 295,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO6 1BS has low crime rates — 10 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.
school Local Schools
Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- A Willsher and Son1.0 km
- Chateau Wines1.0 km
- MollyMoosChews0.3 km
- Shell Service Station1.0 km
- Stanway Post Office0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Bungalow Diner0.8 km
- Love Local Essex & Suffolk0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Swan0.8 km
- The Swan Inn0.8 km
- The Alma1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Marks Tey1.2 km
- Chappel & Wakes Colne5.9 km
- Colchester Station7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Copford Lane0.2 km
- Copford Lane0.2 km
- Allendale Drive0.2 km
- Allendale Drive0.2 km
- Westbury Close0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CO61BS · Data under Open Government Licence