Postcode CO1 2UL 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 210.7 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 Town located about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Castle Park.
Central Colchester has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,046 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Central Colchester has a very high crime rate, with approximately 210.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 32.0% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 182 ft away from CO1 2UL.
Central Colchester near CO1 2UL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 161 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,000 up to £1,250,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £346,250 |
| Flats | 85 | £178,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £318,500 |
| Terraced | 48 | £287,500 |
10 years price trend in Castle
In the CO1 2UL postcode area, located within Central Colchester, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.