Postcode CO1 2WA 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 174.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× 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 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Castle Park.
Central Colchester has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,833 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Central Colchester has a very high crime rate, with approximately 174.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Central Colchester is £57,917 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 137 ft away from CO1 2WA.
Central Colchester near CO1 2WA 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Colchester Town | N/A | Walking directions to Colchester Town |
| 0.7 mi | Hythe (Essex) | N/A | Walking directions to Hythe (Essex) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Castle Park | Medium | Walking directions to 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 2WA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sept 2025 | 86, Brook Street, Colchester, CO1 2UU | Flats | Leasehold | £125,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2025 | Flat 1, The Old Rectory, Old Rectory Drive, Colchester, CO1 2ZR | Other | Freehold | £10,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2025 | 35, Rosebery Avenue, Colchester, CO1 2UL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £435,000 | |
| 12 Jan 2026 | 6, Rosebery Avenue, Colchester, CO1 2UJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £425,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 98, Brook Street, Colchester, CO1 2UZ | Terraced | Freehold | £280,000 |
In the CO1 2WA postcode area, located within Central Colchester, there are 8 primary and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Nov 2023. | |
| 0.3 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 | St. George's School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Nov 2023. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CO1 2WA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | East Hill Superstore | East Hill, Colchester, CO1 2QY | Walking directions to East Hill Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | Barrack Store | Brook Street, Colchester, CO1 2LJ | Walking directions to Barrack Store |
| 0.2 mi | Corner Shop | Barrack Street, Colchester, CO1 2LA | Walking directions to Corner Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 95-97 Magdalen Street, Colchester, CO1 2LA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Magdalen Street, Colchester, CO1 2FJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 2WA, 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 2WA records about 174 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around CO1 2WA 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 2WA, including St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester (Outstanding), St James the Great Church of England Primary School (Good) and St. George's School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CO1 2WA is Colchester Town, about 549 m away.
CO1 2WA scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,833 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 2WA is Pam Cox (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Amy Kirkby-Taylor (Green Party).