Meander Mews is in Colchester and in Colchester district. CO1 1QD is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Colchester. This postcode has been in use since 2010-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Meander Mews, Colchester, CO1 1QD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO1 1QJ, CO1 1QG, CO1 1QE, CO1 1XZ, CO1 1YN, CO1 2YT, CO1 1YA, CO1 1XX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CO1 1QD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 53.2% | 4.5% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 51.3% | 46.8% | -4.5% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CO1 1QD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.1% | 46.8% | 16.7% | 37.9% | 8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.3% | 36.9% | -17.4% | 44.2% | -7.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 5.4% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 7.9% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 2% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.8% | 56.8% | 4.0% | 48.4% | 8.4% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 31.9% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 7.4% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 20.2% | 10.2% | -10.0% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 7.3% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 15.6% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 3.9% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 25.9% | 10.4% | 16.9% | 9.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 27% | 35.1% | 8.1% | 33.8% | 1.3% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 1% | -2.5% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 87.1% | 82.7% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 2.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 80.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.6% | 80.1% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| European Union | 4% | 12.5% | 8.5% | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 3.5% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.1% | 79.9% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 10.9% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 4.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 3.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 1.3% | -6.0% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.5% | 76.7% | -9.2% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 4.8% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Romania | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.3% | 37.2% | 13.1% |
| Christian | 39.2% | 46.2% | -7.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meander Mews was 461.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.3% higher than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Meander Mews has the 7th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Castle and the 15th highest crime rate of 619 local areas in Colchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 243.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.5%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Meander Mews, Colchester, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2025-08-15 | £388,800 |
| 3 Meander Mews, Colchester, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-10-30 | £408,833 |
| 41 Meander Mews, Colchester, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £337,500 | 2024-06-28 | £347,511 |
| 25 Meander Mews, Colchester, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £352,500 | 2023-07-20 | £359,151 |
| 13 Meander Mews, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2023-06-19 | £272,485 |
CO1 1QD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in CO1 1QD area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 27 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Guildford Road , CO1 2RA | - not rated | 611 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James the Great Church of England Primary School Guildford Road , CO1 2RA | 3out of 4 | 611 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester Priory Street , CO1 2QB | 4out of 4 | 968 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester Priory Street , CO1 2QB | - not rated | 968 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery Barnardiston Road , CO4 0DT | 3out of 4 | 988 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Helena School Sheepen Road , CO3 3LE | 3out of 4 | 1,700 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helena School Sheepen Road , CO3 3LE | - not rated | 1,700 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colchester Academy Hawthorn Avenue , CO4 3JL | 3out of 4 | 2,119 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Charles Lucas Arts College Hawthorn Avenue , CO4 3JL | - not rated | 2,119 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colchester Royal Grammar School Lexden Road , CO3 3ND | - not rated | 2,194 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sixth Form College Colchester North Hill , CO1 1SN | - not rated | 1,424 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College Colchester North Hill , CO1 1SN | - not rated | 1,425 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colchester Institute Sheepen Road , CO3 3LL | - not rated | 1,732 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Convent School 48 Priory Street , CO1 2QB | - not rated | 1,053 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Education and Youth Services Ltd 50 Manor Road , CO3 3LX | - not rated | 1,793 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WoodGrove Donyland House , 45 Harsnett Road CO1 2HS | - not rated | 1,900 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Colchester Prep & High School Wellesley Road , CO3 3HD | - not rated | 2,000 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford House School 2 Lexden Road , CO3 3NE | - not rated | 2,106 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester Leisure World | Cowdray Avenue, Colchester | 139 yd | |
| Tenpin | Cowdray Avenue, Colchester | 139 yd | |
| Putt in the Park | Cafe In The Park, Castle Road | 809 yd | |
| Johnsons Catering and Leisure | Cafe in the Park, Castle Road | 809 yd | |
| Thai 1 | 82A East Hill, Colchester | 853 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Foresters Arms | Forresters Arms, 1-2 Castle Road | 803 yd | |
| Goat & Boot | The Goat And Boot, 70 East Hill | 841 yd | |
| The Castle Inn Public House | 92 High Street, Colchester | 1,038 yd | |
| Queen Street Brewhouse | 7 Queen Street, Colchester | 1,040 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frydays Fish & Chips | 116 Ipswich Road, Colchester | 568 yd | |
| Pizza Hot 4 You | 22A East Hill, Colchester | 883 yd | |
| Sonali Indian Takeaway | Sonali Indian Take Away, 22 East Hill | 883 yd | |
| Rice 'n' Spice | 59 East Street, Colchester | 942 yd | |
| Feel Local Food and Wine ltd | 57 East Street, Colchester | 948 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Unit 4, Turner Rise Retail Park | 924 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crossfit Colchester (Closed) Unit D8 Unit D8 Cowdray Avenue | health and fitness suite | 381 yd |
| Colchester Leisure World COWDRAY AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 437 yd |
| Colchester And East Essex Cricket Club Catchpool Road | grass pitches | 751 yd |
| St James C Of E Primary School GUILDFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 763 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Colchester) (Closed) Petroliam Close | health and fitness suite | 884 yd |
| Willow Brook Primary School BARNARDISTON ROAD | grass pitches | 988 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Colchester) CLARENDON WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,045 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 | 65.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 65.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 65.6% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 67 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.