Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

CO6 1DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CO6 1DP.

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

199

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 53,100 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CO6 1DP's 71% ownership and 42-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 1DP is a well-regarded residential area located 0.8km 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 spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for CO6 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00109992 (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 1DP. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.0%
Asian / British Asian4.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good209 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Alma0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Marks Tey2.3 km
  • Kelvedon7.1 km
  • Chappel & Wakes Colne7.5 km