Postcode CO1 1AJ is located in an urban city, within the Castle ward of Colchester in the East of England region , and forms part of the Central Colchester area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 188.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Central Colchester is £46,400 per year. The nearest station is Colchester located about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Lower Castle Park.
Central Colchester has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,377 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.
Central Colchester has a very high crime rate, with approximately 188.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 23.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Central Colchester is £46,400 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 217 ft away from CO1 1AJ.
Central Colchester near CO1 1AJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 176 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,440,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £346,250 |
| Flats | 93 | £172,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £327,500 |
| Terraced | 51 | £283,000 |
10 years price trend in Castle
In the CO1 1AJ postcode area, located within Central Colchester, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | North Primary School and Nursery | Community school | Good | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | St Helena School | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.5 mi | 16 plus | Colchester Institute | Further education | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.