Port Lane, Colchester, CO1 2JF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CO1 2JF is primarily male, with 53.5% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.1%	46.5%	-5.6%	51.0%	-4.5%
Male	47.9%	53.5%	5.6%	49.0%	4.5%

Partnership Status

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 2JF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.8% 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	55.6%	49.8%	-5.8%	37.9%	11.9%
Married: Opposite sex	28.2%	32.7%	4.5%	44.2%	-11.5%
Married: Same sex	1.2%	1.6%	0.4%	0.3%	1.3%
Separated	3.7%	4%	0.3%	2.2%	1.8%
Divorced	9.1%	10.8%	1.7%	9.1%	1.7%
Widowed	2.1%	1.2%	-0.9%	6.1%	-4.9%

Health

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	46.5%	46.8%	0.3%	48.4%	-1.6%
Good health	41%	37.2%	-3.8%	33.6%	3.6%
Fair health	9.4%	10.9%	1.5%	12.7%	-1.8%
Bad health	1.7%	2.7%	1.0%	4.0%	-1.3%
Very bad health	1.4%	2.4%	1.0%	1.2%	1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	12.4%	11.1%	-1.3%	18.2%	-7.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.4%	9.9%	-2.5%	9.6%	0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.2%	16.2%	0.0%	13.4%	2.8%
Apprenticeship	2.1%	5.5%	3.4%	5.3%	0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.5%	17.4%	2.9%	16.9%	0.5%
Degree or Similar	34%	39.5%	5.5%	33.8%	5.7%
Other	8.3%	0.4%	-7.9%	2.8%	-2.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	1.7%	0.3%	-1.4%	3.1%	-2.8%
Other Asian	1.7%	4.3%	2.6%	1.6%	2.7%
Black African	3.8%	4.6%	0.8%	2.5%	2.1%
Other Black	0.7%	0.6%	-0.1%	0.5%	0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	1%	2.1%	1.1%	0.8%	1.3%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	2.8%	2.5%	0.9%	1.9%
Mixed Other	0.7%	0.6%	-0.1%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	88.2%	83.2%	-5.0%	81.4%	1.8%
Other	1%	1.5%	0.5%	1.6%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 77% 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	81.3%	77%	-4.3%	83.2%	-6.2%
European Union	8.3%	13.3%	5.0%	6.1%	7.2%
Rest of Europe	0.7%	1.8%	1.1%	0.8%	1.0%
Africa	4.5%	3%	-1.5%	2.7%	0.3%
Middle East and Asia	3.8%	4.5%	0.7%	5.6%	-1.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.4%	0.3%	-1.1%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	80.9%	77.7%	-3.2%	83.2%	-5.5%
10+ Years	5.9%	9.1%	3.2%	9.8%	-0.7%
5-10 Years	5.6%	6.4%	0.8%	2.9%	3.5%
2-5 Years	4.2%	3.4%	-0.8%	2.2%	1.2%
Less than 2 years	3.5%	3.4%	-0.1%	1.9%	1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	65.5%	76.7%	-11.2%
Ireland	1.8%	0.6%	1.2%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Italy	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Lithuania	2.4%	0.3%	2.1%
Poland	2.1%	1.3%	0.8%
Romania	5.2%	0.9%	4.3%
Other EU countries	1.8%	1.5%	0.3%
Other Europe	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
South and Eastern Africa	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Southern Asia	0.9%	1.2%	-0.3%
South-East Asia	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
No passport held	16.7%	13.5%	3.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	54.2%	37.2%	17.0%
Christian	31.8%	46.2%	-14.4%
Buddhist	3%	0.5%	2.5%
Hindu	1.5%	1.7%	-0.2%
Muslim	1.2%	6.5%	-5.3%
Other religion	1.8%	0.6%	1.2%
Not answered	6.4%	6.0%	0.4%

Safety

Is Port Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Port Lane was 57.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.5% lower than the New Town and Christ Church average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Port Lane has the 28th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in New Town and Christ Church and the 300th highest crime rate of 619 local areas in Colchester .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -88.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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

Average Household Income
£43,900

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in CO1 2JF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Port Lane are based on 194 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Colchester.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Port Lane, Colchester, CO1 2JF

Estimated Average Property Prices for CO1 2JF

Average Price
£198,247

Semi-Detached
£235,502

Terraced
£209,031

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£107,076

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Port Lane

Average Price
£224,903

Semi-Detached
£276,148

Terraced
£228,903

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£103,518

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Port LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Port Lane, Colchester, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£215,000	2025-11-14	£213,681
21 Port Lane, Colchester, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£215,000	2025-03-14	£216,560
16 Port Lane, Colchester, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£220,000	2024-10-11	£224,858
11 Port Lane, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2024-08-23	£195,843
12 Port Lane, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2024-01-22	£306,625

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CO1 2JF

Employment

CO1 2JF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	115
Part-Time Employee	36
Self-Employed	24
Retired	20
Looking after home or family	16
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	13
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Student (economically inactive)	8
Other	6
Unemployed	6

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	30
Human health and social work activities	30
Education	22
Administrative and support service activities	12
Construction	12
Manufacturing	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Financial and insurance activities	9
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Other	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Information and communication	7
Transport and storage	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kendall Church of England Primary School Recreation Road , CO1 2HH	- not rated	731 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
St. George's School Canterbury Road , CO2 7RU	3out of 4	898 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St George's Infant School and Nursery Barrington Road , CO2 7RW	- not rated	898 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester Priory Street , CO1 2QB	4out of 4	993 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester Priory Street , CO1 2QB	- not rated	993 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Colchester Academy Hawthorn Avenue , CO4 3JL	3out of 4	2,011 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sir Charles Lucas Arts College Hawthorn Avenue , CO4 3JL	- not rated	2,011 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Thomas Lord Audley School Monkwick Avenue , Monkwick CO2 8NJ	3out of 4	2,168 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Thomas Lord Audley School Monkwick Avenue , Monkwick CO2 8NJ	- not rated	2,168 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Colchester Royal Grammar School Lexden Road , CO3 3ND	- not rated	2,388 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Sixth Form College Colchester North Hill , CO1 1SN	- not rated	1,977 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Sixth Form College Colchester North Hill , CO1 1SN	- not rated	1,978 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Colchester Institute Sheepen Road , CO3 3LL	- not rated	2,532 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
WoodGrove Donyland House , 45 Harsnett Road CO1 2HS	- not rated	309 yd	Other independent special school	No	Boys	More About School
St Mary's Convent School 48 Priory Street , CO1 2QB	- not rated	937 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
The Ramparts Christian School C.O.22 Tipett Close Tippett Close , CO4 3UJ	- not rated	1,197 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Education and Youth Services Ltd 50 Manor Road , CO3 3LX	- not rated	2,088 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Colchester Prep & High School Wellesley Road , CO3 3HD	- not rated	2,138 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Indian Khana	36 Barrack Street, Colchester	282 yd
Cafe Lato	32 Barrack Street, Colchester	290 yd
KrayVinn?s	KrayVinns, 1B Wimpole Road	418 yd
OM	Momosh Food Box Ltd Unit 3, Colne Reach	612 yd
Bourne and Bread	26 Bourne Road, Colchester	629 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Royal Mortar	120 Military Road, Colchester	536 yd
The British Grenadier	67 Military Road, Colchester	703 yd
Goat & Boot	The Goat And Boot, 70 East Hill	933 yd
The Grapes	87 Mersea Road, Colchester	1,071 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Zara Fish bar	Zara's Fish Bar, 64 Barrack Street	197 yd
Noodle Express	34 Barrack Street, Colchester	291 yd
New Town Pizza	18-20 Barrack Street, Colchester	348 yd
Rose Kebab	4 Barrack Street, Colchester	390 yd
Munchbox Mummas Caribbean LTD	102 Magdalen Street, Colchester	457 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
East of England Co-op	90 Wimpole Road, Colchester		335 yd
Aldi Supermarket	Magdalen Street, Colchester		478 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Paxmans Athletic & Social Club (Closed) Hythe Hill	grass pitches	117 yd
Old Heath Recreation Ground OLD HEATH ROAD	grass pitches	412 yd
House Of Gain - Strength Gym BROOK STREET BUSINESS CENTRE BROOK STREET BUSINESS CENTRE BROOK STREET	health and fitness suite	465 yd
St George'S New Town Junior School CANTERBURY ROAD	grass pitches	897 yd
St James C Of E Primary School GUILDFORD ROAD	grass pitches	967 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	93.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	93.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	93.9%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	78.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	133.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	16.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of CO1 2JF