Postcode CO1 2YN 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 high crime levels, with around 118.6 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 0.6 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 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 high crime rate, with approximately 118.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 7.1% 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 of residents in Central Colchester is £46,400 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 262 ft away from CO1 2YN.
Central Colchester near CO1 2YN has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 176 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,440,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £346,250 |
| Flats | 93 | £172,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £327,500 |
| Terraced | 51 | £283,000 |
10 years price trend in Castle
In the CO1 2YN 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: 16/09/2025.