Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

COPFORD GREEN, CO6 1BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COPFORD GREEN, CO6 1BZ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-09 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

267

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 53,100 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CO6 1BZ 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.

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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CO6 1BZ — age 51, 86% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £259k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

CO6 1BZ is a sought-after residential area on Copford Green, 0.4km from Copford Green in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Marks Tey and Layer ward and the Witham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £259k.

Census 2021 statistics for CO6 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00109995 (shared with 10 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 1BZ. The average age is 51.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 259,000

1 sales · Mean £ 259,000

Detached

£ 730,000

1 sales · Mean £ 730,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

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

Violence and sexual offences1

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Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good209 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • MollyMoosChews0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Alma0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Marks Tey1.7 km
  • Chappel & Wakes Colne6.8 km
  • Colchester Station7.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Copford Green0.1 km
  • Copford Green0.1 km
  • C of E Primary School0.4 km
  • C of E Primary School0.4 km