CO6 1BT is a sought-after residential area on Ambrose Court, 0.2km from Copford in Copford. Administratively it sits within Marks Tey and Layer ward and the Witham constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £119k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for CO6 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00109994 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AMBROSE COURT, CO6 1BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AMBROSE COURT, CO6 1BT.
431
42
£ 53,100 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO6 1BT 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
CO6 1BT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 87% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £119k 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 1BT. 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
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 119,995
3 sales · Mean £ 121,165
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO6 1BT has low crime rates — 12 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.
school Local Schools
Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- A Willsher and Son0.9 km
- Chateau Wines0.9 km
- MollyMoosChews0.3 km
- Shell Service Station0.9 km
- Stanway Post Office0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Bungalow Diner0.7 km
- Fortune House1.0 km
- Jhaal1.0 km
- Love Local Essex & Suffolk0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Swan0.9 km
- The Swan Inn0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Sea Horse Fish Bar1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Marks Tey1.1 km
- Chappel & Wakes Colne5.8 km
- Colchester Station7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Copford Lane0.1 km
- Copford Lane0.1 km
- Allendale Drive0.3 km
- Allendale Drive0.3 km
- Westbury Close0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CO61BT · Data under Open Government Licence