Postcode CO1 2YR 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 178.3 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 Town located about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 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 178.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CO1 2YR.
Central Colchester near CO1 2YR has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Colchester Town located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Colchester Town | N/A | Walking directions to Colchester Town |
| 0.8 mi | Hythe (Essex) | N/A | Walking directions to Hythe (Essex) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Castle Park | Medium | Walking directions to Castle Park |
| 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 2YR postcode area, located within Central Colchester, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CO1 2YR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Waitrose | St Andrew's Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3EQ | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | St Andrews Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3HU | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | @M.Y.Convenience | 57 East Street, Colchester, CO1 2TQ | Walking directions to @M.Y.Convenience |
| 0.3 mi | Big Up! | 118 Ipswich Road, Colchester, CO4 0AE | Walking directions to Big Up! |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, CO1 1YN | Walking directions to Aldi |
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.