Postcode CO1 1AW 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 high crime levels, with around 118.6 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Lower Castle Park.
Central Colchester has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,505 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Central Colchester has a high crime rate, with approximately 118.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Central Colchester is £46,400 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 261 ft away from CO1 1AW.
Central Colchester near CO1 1AW 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 189 recent sales, the median property price is £227,500 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,440,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £346,000 |
| Flats | 90 | £173,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £327,500 |
| Terraced | 65 | £285,000 |
10 year median price trend in Castle
In the CO1 1AW postcode area, located within Central Colchester, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CO1 1AW
| 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 | 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 |
| 0.2 mi | JAM International Store | 35 North Station Road, Colchester, CO1 1RQ | Walking directions to JAM International Store |
Annual council tax rates for Colchester district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.