Postcode CO1 1AU is located in an urban city, within the Castle area of Colchester in the East of England region, and forms part of the Central Colchester area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Colchester is £57,917 per year. The median sale price in Castle is £247,500 (around £304 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £160,750 and £327,375. The nearest station is Colchester, about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Lower Castle Park.
Central Colchester has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,132 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
Central Colchester has a very high crime rate, with approximately 104 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.2% 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 per household in Central Colchester is £57,917 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 256 ft away from CO1 1AU.
Central Colchester near CO1 1AU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Colchester located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Colchester | N/A | Walking directions to Colchester |
| 0.9 mi | Colchester Town | N/A | Walking directions to Colchester Town |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Lower Castle Park | Medium | Walking directions to Lower Castle Park |
| 0.5 mi | Bergholt Rd Park | Medium | Walking directions to Bergholt Rd Park |
Based on 178 recent sales, the median property price is £247,500 (about £304 per square foot) in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £665,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £415,000 | £351 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £335,000 | £349 |
| Terraced | 55 | £285,000 | £355 |
| Flats | 77 | £155,000 | £252 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £405,000 | £160,000 | £238,000 | £235,000 |
| 2017 | £320,000 | £160,000 | £277,500 | £245,000 |
| 2018 | £367,500 | £156,000 | £270,000 | £234,500 |
| 2019 | £385,000 | £155,000 | £277,500 | £245,000 |
| 2020 | £332,500 | £152,000 | £260,000 | £240,000 |
| 2021 | £372,500 | £171,000 | £310,000 | £259,500 |
| 2022 | £440,000 | £198,500 | £337,000 | £290,000 |
| 2023 | £430,000 | £164,500 | £323,000 | £275,000 |
| 2024 | £442,500 | £172,801 | £305,000 | £270,000 |
| 2025 | £368,500 | £172,500 | £320,000 | £282,500 |
| 2026 | £415,000 | £152,000 | £343,000 | £295,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £320 | £267 | £273 | £269 |
| 2017 | £321 | £262 | £277 | £292 |
| 2018 | £302 | £275 | £290 | £284 |
| 2019 | £333 | £257 | £283 | £302 |
| 2020 | £311 | £250 | £284 | £288 |
| 2021 | £307 | £274 | £312 | £309 |
| 2022 | £372 | £296 | £354 | £336 |
| 2023 | £386 | £273 | £360 | £324 |
| 2024 | £353 | £265 | £367 | £335 |
| 2025 | £347 | £260 | £348 | £345 |
| 2026 | £361 | £247 | £349 | £360 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CO1 1AU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sept 2025 | 11, Imperial Court, Clarendon Way, Colchester, CO1 1AU | Flats | Leasehold | £192,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 13, Leonard Place, Clarendon Way, Colchester, CO1 1AW | Flats | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 02 Dec 2025 | 6, Leonard Place, Clarendon Way, Colchester, CO1 1AW | Flats | Leasehold | £185,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 16, Leonard Place, Clarendon Way, Colchester, CO1 1AW | Flats | Leasehold | £196,500 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 12, Leonard Place, Clarendon Way, Colchester, CO1 1AW | Flats | Leasehold | £200,000 |
In the CO1 1AU postcode area, located within Central Colchester, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | North Primary School and Nursery | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Sept 2012. | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | St Helena School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Jan 2024. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Queen Boudica Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Jun 2013. |
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CO1 1AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Ocean International General Stores | 57 North Station Road, Colchester, CO1 1RQ | Walking directions to Ocean International General Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Al Madinah Market | 47 North Station Road, Colchester, CO1 1RQ | Walking directions to Al Madinah Market |
| 0.2 mi | Sasi Supermarket | 28 North Station Road, Colchester, CO1 1RB | Walking directions to Sasi Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Petrolea Close, Colchester, CO4 5TU | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | North Station Road Convenience Stroe | 37 North Station Road, Colchester, CO1 1RQ | Walking directions to North Station Road Convenience Stroe |
Annual council tax rates for Colchester district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CO1 1AU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Amy Kirkby-Taylor
Castle - Elected 7 May 2026
Pam Cox
Colchester - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CO1 1AU records about 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and other theft.
The median sale price around CO1 1AU in Castle is £247,500 (about £304 per square foot) based on 178 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to CO1 1AU, including North Primary School and Nursery (Good), St Helena School (Good) and Queen Boudica Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CO1 1AU is Colchester, about 447 m away.
CO1 1AU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,132 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Colchester covering CO1 1AU is Pam Cox (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Amy Kirkby-Taylor (Green Party).