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CO1 9SH Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Colchester

High crime rate7.9/10

Violence And Sexual OffencesShopliftingDrugsOther Theft…and 2 more

Trend +11% versus prior comparable archive

Lower-income area 4.4/10

Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 3/10England
MeasureImmediate areaAverage for Colchester
Main ethnic groupWhite
Immediate area81%Average for Colchester88.7%
Significant presencewhite other, black african, asian other
Immediate area25.8%Average for Colchester8.8%
Main religionNo religion
Immediate area44.8%Average for Colchester43.4%
Population densityPeople per sq km
Immediate area3,225Average for Colchester1,579
Main age bandAged 18 to 64
Immediate area65.9%Average for Colchester59.2%
Main tenureOwner-occupied
Immediate area45.9%Average for Colchester69.5%
Main country of birthuk
Immediate area70.2%Average for Colchester80.8%

Census 2021 — surrounding statistical neighbourhood

Mostly owner-occupied45.9% dominant

Owned45.9%
Private rent42.4%
Social rent11.1%

Plenty of well-rated schools 12 within 1 mile

Kids clubs

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Holiday and weekly activities nearby 12 matched

After Hours Castle Guided TourAges 10-100 · Castle Park, Upper Park, Colchester, UK · 297 m
Other
Knightzzz at the MuseumAges 5-100 · Castle Park, Upper Park, Colchester, UK · 297 m
Other
Mini Museum ExplorersAges 2.5-5 · Natural History Museum, High Street · 348 m
Other

Planning & local change

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Many local changes nearby

Planning records shownNo local matchescheck council feed
Roadworks24street disruption
HMO licencesNone listedshared housing

About CO1 9SH: area rating, property, schools and local change

CO1 9SH is a postcode in Tiptree, Colchester, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CO1 9SH, then scores the surrounding small area 40/100 - bottom 22% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around CO1 9SH are jobs and schools and education, while safety is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.

The demographic profile for CO1 9SH is based on Colchester 007 Census 2021. It covers 11,316 residents, 3,225 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 37, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 46% owner-occupied, 42% privately rented, 11% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 3/10.

Families checking schools near CO1 9SH can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.

The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.

For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CO1 9SH by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.

Local change around CO1 9SH is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 24 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.

FAQ

Common questions about CO1 9SH

Is CO1 9SH a good area to live?

LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 40/100 (bottom 22% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.

What is crime like near CO1 9SH?

Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.

What schools are near CO1 9SH?

12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.

Are there kids clubs or activities near CO1 9SH?

LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.

What demographics are available for CO1 9SH?

LocaleIQ matched CO1 9SH to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.

Is there much building or roadworks around CO1 9SH?

LocaleIQ currently shows 24 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.