Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

BIRCH ROAD, CO6 1DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRCH ROAD, CO6 1DR.

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

297

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 54,400 /yr

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Employed

48%

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.

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

CO6 1DR is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

CO6 1DR is a mixed residential area on Birch Road, 1.0km from Heckfordbridge in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Marks Tey and Layer ward and the Witham constituency.

For families considering a move, CO6 1DR represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 54% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for CO6 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00109934 (shared with 26 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 1DR. The average age is 43.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Marks Tey2.9 km
  • Colchester Town7.3 km
  • Colchester7.4 km