Postcode CO1 1BQ 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 310.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.8× 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 Town, about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Castle Park.
Central Colchester has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,179 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Central Colchester has a very high crime rate, with approximately 310.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.5% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CO1 1BQ.
Central Colchester near CO1 1BQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Colchester Town located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Colchester Town | N/A | Walking directions to Colchester Town |
| 0.6 mi | Colchester | N/A | Walking directions to Colchester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Castle Park | Medium | Walking directions to Castle Park |
| 0.2 mi | Lower Castle Park | Medium | Walking directions to Lower Castle 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 1BQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2026 | Flat 11, Stuart House, St Peters Street, Colchester, CO1 1BQ | Flats | Leasehold | £155,000 | |
| 17 Jun 2026 | Flat 26, Stuart House, St Peters Street, Colchester, CO1 1BQ | Flats | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 19 Mar 2026 | Flat 16, Stuart House, St Peters Street, Colchester, CO1 1BQ | Flats | Leasehold | £110,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | Flat 41, Stuart House, St Peters Street, Colchester, CO1 1BQ | Flats | Leasehold | £103,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | Flat 54, Stuart House, St Peters Street, Colchester, CO1 1BQ | Flats | Leasehold | £139,000 |
In the CO1 1BQ postcode area, located within Central Colchester, there are 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St John's Green Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Nov 2017. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CO1 1BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Dhaulagiri Store | North Station Road, Colchester, CO1 1RE | Walking directions to Dhaulagiri Store |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 21 North Station Road, Colchester, CO1 1RE | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | JAM International Store | 35 North Station Road, Colchester, CO1 1RQ | Walking directions to JAM International Store |
| 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 | Al Madinah Market | 47 North Station Road, Colchester, CO1 1RQ | Walking directions to Al Madinah Market |
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 1BQ, 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 1BQ records about 311 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around CO1 1BQ in Castle is £247,500 (about £304 per square foot) based on 178 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to CO1 1BQ, including North Primary School and Nursery (Good), St Helena School (Good) and St John's Green Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CO1 1BQ is Colchester Town, about 853 m away.
CO1 1BQ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,179 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 1BQ is Pam Cox (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Amy Kirkby-Taylor (Green Party).