Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

SCHOOL ROAD, CO6 1BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCHOOL ROAD, CO6 1BU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

431

cake
Avg Age

42

payments
Avg Income

£ 53,100 /yr

work
Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: CO6 1BU 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.

shieldSafety
9/10
family_restroomFamily
10/10
favoriteHealth
1/10
workEmployment
7/10
diversity_3Diversity
1/10
paymentsAffluence
8/10
directions_transitTransit
5/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
trending_upInvestment
2/10
psychology

Area Character

CO6 1BU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £610k, 87% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £610k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

home £610,750 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO6 1BU is a sought-after residential area on School Road, 0.3km 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 1BU offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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: Prices average £610k.

Census 2021 statistics for CO6 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00109994 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

open_in_new Open Interactive Map

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO6 1BU. 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

White / British93.7%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
lightbulb

Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

analytics Full Demographics Profile

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 496,500

14 sales · Mean £ 557,000

Semi-Detached

£ 455,000

9 sales · Mean £ 478,777

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

CO6 1BU has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences6
Vehicle crime3
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

P

Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good209 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • A Willsher and Son0.9 km
  • Chateau Wines0.9 km
  • MollyMoosChews0.2 km
  • Shell Service Station0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Bungalow Diner0.7 km
  • Fortune House0.9 km
  • Jhaal0.9 km
  • Love Local Essex & Suffolk0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Sea Horse Fish Bar0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Alma0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Marks Tey1.1 km
  • Chappel & Wakes Colne5.9 km
  • Colchester Station7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Allendale Drive0.1 km
  • Allendale Drive0.1 km
  • Copford Lane0.3 km
  • Copford Lane0.3 km
  • C of E Primary School0.5 km