Colchester Road is in Maldon and in Maldon district. CM9 4UY is located in the Heybridge East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Maldon. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Colchester Road, Maldon, CM9 4UY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM9 4NP, CM9 4NN, CM9 4NE, CM9 4NJ, CM9 4NL, CM9 4BT, CM9 4NF, CM9 4XB, CM9 4NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM9 4UY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.9% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.1% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.9% | 30.2% | 1.3% | 37.9% | -7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.6% | 40.9% | -11.7% | 44.2% | -3.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 17.8% | 7.7% | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 7.1% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.6% | 43.6% | -6.0% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 38.8% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 12.2% | 3.9% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 3.9% | 1.8% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19% | 20.5% | 1.5% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 10.2% | -7.1% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 17.7% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 7.4% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.5% | 16.3% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.9% | 25.8% | 0.9% | 33.8% | -8.0% |
| Other | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 97.2% | 93.1% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
In this area, 91.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97% | 91.1% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 91.3% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 5.7% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.3% | 76.7% | 2.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 16.8% | 13.5% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.1% | 37.2% | 8.9% |
| Christian | 45.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colchester Road was 79.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 155.0% higher than the Heybridge East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Colchester Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Heybridge East and the 38th highest crime rate of 206 local areas in Maldon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 9 Wave Bridge Court Colchester Road, Maldon, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-07-01 | £191,975 |
| Flat 8 Wave Bridge Court Colchester Road, Maldon, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2022-04-19 | £199,597 |
| Flat 7 Wave Bridge Court Colchester Road, Maldon, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2021-12-22 | £199,597 |
| Flat 2 Wave Bridge Court Colchester Road, Maldon, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £227,000 | 2021-06-11 | £238,525 |
| Flat 9 Wave Bridge Court Colchester Road, Maldon, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2019-05-31 | £188,675 |
CM9 4UY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 24 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heybridge Primary School Rowan Drive , Heybridge CM9 4TU | 3out of 4 | 804 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon London Road , CM9 6HN | 3out of 4 | 1,477 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maldon Primary School Wantz Chase , CM9 5DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,559 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Maldon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Highlands Drive , CM9 6HY | 3out of 4 | 1,823 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wentworth Primary School Viking Road , CM9 6JN | 3out of 4 | 2,507 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plume School Fambridge Road , CM9 6AB | 3out of 4 | 1,588 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heybridge Co-Operative Academy The Street , Heybridge CM9 4NB | 4out of 4 | 182 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maldon Court Preparatory School Silver Street , CM9 4QE | - not rated | 1,295 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Breakfast Bar Cafe | Unit 3A, Bentalls Shopping Centre | 96 yd | |
| The Indian Grill | Unit 5, Bentalls Shopping Centre | 96 yd | |
| Crispy Bacon Cafe | 26 The Street, Heybridge | 205 yd | |
| Bengal Nights | 4 The Square, Heybridge | 436 yd | |
| New Pavilion | 3 The Square, Heybridge | 436 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maltsters Arms | 6 Hall Road, Heybridge | 149 yd | |
| Heybridge Inn | 34 Heybridge Street, Heybridge | 205 yd | |
| Haus At The Muddy Duck | 1 Fullbridge, Maldon | 1,002 yd | |
| The Muddy Duck Maldon | 1 Fullbridge, Maldon | 1,002 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul's Plaice | Unit 4, Bentalls Shopping Centre | 96 yd | |
| The Best Kebab | Best Kebab And Pizza, Unit 1 | 96 yd | |
| New Inn | New Wok Inn, Unit 8 | 96 yd | |
| Copsey Fish Bar | 2 Hall Road, Heybridge | 149 yd | |
| Mei Kwong | 32 The Street, Heybridge | 205 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Bentalls Shopping Centre, Colchester Road | 138 yd | |
| East Of England Co-Op | 93-95 Wood Road, Heybridge | 595 yd | |
| East Of England Co-op | 92 Lawling Avenue, Heybridge | 621 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 2, Blackwater Retail Park | 778 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 1, Blackwater Retail Park | 778 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Playing Field COLCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 374 yd |
| Heybridge Primary School ROWAN DRIVE | grass pitches | 725 yd |
| Heybridge Swifts Football Club Texo Stadium Texo Stadium Scraley Road | grass pitches | 999 yd |
| Drapers Farm Drapers Chase | 1,051 yd | |
| Drapers Farm Sports Club DRAPERS CHASE | grass pitches | 1,058 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.