Postcode CO1 1HU 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 104.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Colchester is £57,917 per year. The nearest station is Colchester located about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 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 very high crime rate, with approximately 104.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.1% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 162 ft away from CO1 1HU.
Central Colchester near CO1 1HU 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 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 |
Based on 172 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 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 | 10 | £346,000 |
| Flats | 80 | £171,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £322,500 |
| Terraced | 60 | £290,000 |
10 year median price trend in Castle
In the CO1 1HU postcode area, located within Central Colchester, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CO1 1HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, CO1 1YN | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Turner Rise Retail Park, Colchester, CO4 5TU | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Petrolea Close, Colchester, CO4 5TU | Walking directions to Asda |
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: 16/01/2026.