Postcode CO1 1HU 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 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park 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 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 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 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CO1 1HU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jul 2026 | 15, Ozalid Road, Colchester, CO1 1NQ | Terraced | Freehold | £299,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 9, Vardri Close, Colchester, CO1 1NJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2025 | 11, Vardri Close, Colchester, CO1 1NJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 176, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, CO1 1XX | Terraced | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 6, Leete Drive, Colchester, CO1 1FW | Detached | Freehold | £362,000 |
In the CO1 1HU postcode area, located within Central Colchester, there are 8 primary and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St James the Great Church of England Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Sept 2019. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | North Primary School and Nursery | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Sept 2012. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Queen Boudica Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Jun 2013. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 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.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CO1 1HU, 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 1HU 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 1HU in Castle is £247,500 (about £304 per square foot) based on 178 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to CO1 1HU, including St James the Great Church of England Primary School (Good), North Primary School and Nursery (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 1HU is Colchester, about 980 m away.
CO1 1HU 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 1HU is Pam Cox (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Amy Kirkby-Taylor (Green Party).