Affluence in CO1 1FF
How CO1 1FF ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Central Colchester
- Council
- Colchester
- Region
- East of England
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,293 (2024)
CO1 1FFColchester
How well off CO1 1FF is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the CO1 1FF area scores 2.0 out of 10, placing it among the most deprived fifth of England. Its lowest-scoring category is crime (1.0 out of 10). Scores are ranked within England only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.
- Crime1.0
- Health and disability2.0
- Income3.0
- Employment3.0
- Older people in low-income households3.0
- Education and skills4.0
- Children in low-income families4.0
- Living environment5.0
- Barriers to housing and services6.0
Household income
Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.
Who is in work
60.1% of adults in the CO1 1FF area are in work, broadly in line with the England average of 55.7%. 13.7% are retired and 6.6% are full-time students.
Social grade
36.5% of adults in the CO1 1FF area work in managerial or professional jobs, broadly in line with the England average of 33.2%.
Highest qualification
39.7% of adults in the CO1 1FF area hold a degree or equivalent, above the England average of 33.9%. 13.6% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around CO1 1FF (Central Colchester) (about 1,293 residents).
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.