CO1 postcode: what it's like to live there
The CO1 district covers Central Colchester, New Town & Hythe, Tiptree. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 7 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in CO1
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from CO1 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- London Liverpool Street: 74 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in CO1
- Kendall Church of England Primary School · CO1 2HH · Outstanding in every area (2025) · Top 16% in England
- North Primary School and Nursery · CO1 1RP · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 17% in England
- St James the Great Church of England Primary School · CO1 2RA · Standards maintained (2025) · Bottom 14% in England
- St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester · CO1 2QB · Outstanding (2023) · Top 1% in England
Secondary schools nearby
- Colchester Royal Grammar School · CO3 3ND · Report card 2026: Strong or better in every area · Top 1% in England
- St Helena School · CO3 3LE · Good (2024) · Bottom 33% in England
- Colchester County High School for Girls · CO3 3US · Outstanding (2023) · Top 1% in England
- St Benedict's Catholic College · CO3 3US · Remains Good (2023) · Top 18% in England
- Philip Morant School and College · CO3 4QS · Good (2023) · Bottom 48% in England
- The Thomas Lord Audley School · CO2 8NJ · Standards maintained (2025) · Bottom 26% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in CO1
- Angelina's Day Care Ltd · CO1 2TX
- Banana Moon Colchester · CO1 1TY · Good (Ofsted)
- Celtic Rose Center · CO1 2RB · Good (Ofsted)
- Childsplay Day Nursery · CO1 1XF · Good (Ofsted)
- Dragonfly Day Nursery Ltd · CO1 1DZ · Good (Ofsted)
- Oaklea Montessori Cic · CO1 2DE · Good (Ofsted)
- Stepping Stones play and learn group · CO1 2LR
- The Wilson Marriage Centre Nursery, Little Learners · CO1 2LR
- Woodland Barn Day Nursery · CO1 2EX · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in CO1
- Colchester Medical Practice · CO1 2QS
- East Hill Surgery · CO1 2RW
Neighbourhoods in CO1
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of CO1 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Colchester | 61% | £225k | Very high | 8 min |
| New Town & Hythe | 26% | £240k | High | 8 min |
| Tiptree | 6% | £350k | Very low | 8 min |
| Parson's Heath | 4% | £324k | Average | 8 min |
| Old Heath & Rowhedge | 2% | £305k | Average | 12 min |
Questions
Where is the CO1 postcode?
CO1 covers 7 neighbourhoods in Central Colchester, New Town & Hythe, Tiptree, with 593 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in CO1?
The typical home price across CO1's neighbourhoods is £225k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in CO1?
4 primary and 0 secondary state schools have a CO1 postcode.
How long is the commute from CO1?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: London Liverpool Street 74 minutes.