Lichfield Close, Colchester, CO1 2RG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CO1 2RG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.2%	50.7%	2.5%	51.0%	-0.3%
Male	51.8%	49.3%	-2.5%	49.0%	0.3%

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 vicinity of CO1 2RG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	27.6%	30.7%	3.1%	37.9%	-7.2%
Married: Opposite sex	51.6%	52.1%	0.5%	44.2%	7.9%
Separated	1.8%	2.1%	0.3%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	12.9%	10.5%	-2.4%	9.1%	1.4%
Widowed	6%	4.6%	-1.4%	6.1%	-1.5%

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	45.3%	45.4%	0.1%	48.4%	-3.0%
Good health	37.4%	34.8%	-2.6%	33.6%	1.2%
Fair health	14.4%	16.6%	2.2%	12.7%	3.9%
Bad health	2.2%	2.6%	0.4%	4.0%	-1.4%
Very bad health	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.5%

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	18.4%	15.9%	-2.5%	18.2%	-2.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.8%	14.6%	0.8%	9.6%	5.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.9%	14.2%	-4.7%	13.4%	0.8%
Apprenticeship	3.2%	2.1%	-1.1%	5.3%	-3.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.5%	18.4%	6.9%	16.9%	1.5%
Degree or Similar	28.1%	30.1%	2.0%	33.8%	-3.7%
Other	6%	4.6%	-1.4%	2.8%	1.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	4%	7.6%	3.6%	1.1%	6.5%
Chinese	0.4%	1.6%	1.2%	0.7%	0.9%
Indian	0.4%	2%	1.6%	3.1%	-1.1%
Other Asian	0.4%	5.9%	5.5%	1.6%	4.3%
Black African	3.6%	3.3%	-0.3%	2.5%	0.8%
Black Caribbean	2.9%	0.3%	-2.6%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	1.6%	0.9%	0.8%	0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	1%	0.3%	0.9%	0.1%
Mixed Other	3.2%	0.3%	-2.9%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	83.1%	70.7%	-12.4%	81.4%	-10.7%
Arab	0.7%	2%	1.3%	0.6%	1.4%
Other	0%	3%	3.0%	1.6%	1.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 70.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.6%	70.8%	-14.8%	83.2%	-12.4%
European Union	5.8%	7.6%	1.8%	6.1%	1.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	2.3%	2.3%	0.8%	1.5%
Africa	2.2%	4.3%	2.1%	2.7%	1.6%
Middle East and Asia	4.3%	14.6%	10.3%	5.6%	9.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2.2%	0.3%	-1.9%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	84.5%	70.5%	-14.0%	83.2%	-12.7%
10+ Years	1.1%	20.9%	19.8%	9.8%	11.1%
5-10 Years	3.2%	3%	-0.2%	2.9%	0.1%
2-5 Years	0.7%	4%	3.3%	2.2%	1.8%
Less than 2 years	10.4%	1.7%	-8.7%	1.9%	-0.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.6%	76.7%	1.9%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Italy	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Portugal	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Spain	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Poland	1.7%	1.3%	0.4%
Romania	2.7%	0.9%	1.8%
Other EU countries	1%	1.5%	-0.5%
Other Europe	1.3%	0.2%	1.1%
Middle East	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
South-East Asia	1%	0.2%	0.8%
No passport held	10.4%	13.5%	-3.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.9%	37.2%	-2.3%
Christian	46.1%	46.2%	-0.1%
Buddhist	1%	0.5%	0.5%
Muslim	11.2%	6.5%	4.7%
Not answered	6.9%	6.0%	0.9%

Safety

Is Lichfield Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lichfield Close was 86.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.7% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Lichfield Close has the 15th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Castle and the 207th highest crime rate of 619 local areas in Colchester .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£46,400

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in CO1 2RG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 10/10 (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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 5/10 (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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Lichfield Close are based on 14 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 Lichfield Close, Colchester, CO1 2RG

Estimated Average Property Prices for CO1 2RG

Average Price
£310,748

Semi-Detached
£308,508

Terraced
£311,868

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lichfield Close

Average Price
£310,016

Semi-Detached
£303,024

Terraced
£311,922

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lichfield CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Lichfield Close, Colchester, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£290,000	2026-01-09	£290,000
2 Lichfield Close, Colchester, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£285,000	2023-10-31	£294,389
14 Lichfield Close, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£272,000	2022-03-02	£285,512
6 Lichfield Close, Colchester, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£252,500	2018-10-05	£296,771
14 Lichfield Close, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2010-06-08	£290,692

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CO1 2RG

Employment

CO1 2RG 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	76
Retired	59
Part-Time Employee	33
Self-Employed	19
Student (economically inactive)	13
Looking after home or family	10
Other	9
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	18
Education	17
Other	14
Human health and social work activities	13
Construction	10
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Financial and insurance activities	7
Information and communication	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Transport and storage	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Real estate activities	2
Manufacturing	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	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	148 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	148 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester Priory Street , CO1 2QB	4out of 4	388 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester Priory Street , CO1 2QB	- not rated	388 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St John's Green Primary School St John's Green , CO2 7HE	3out of 4	1,080 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Helena School Sheepen Road , CO3 3LE	3out of 4	1,629 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Helena School Sheepen Road , CO3 3LE	- not rated	1,629 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Colchester Royal Grammar School Lexden Road , CO3 3ND	- not rated	1,835 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Colchester Royal Grammar School Lexden Road , CO3 3ND	1out of 4	1,835 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
Colchester Royal Grammar School Lexden Road , CO3 3ND	- not rated	1,835 yd	Foundation school	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	1,134 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Sixth Form College Colchester North Hill , CO1 1SN	- not rated	1,134 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Colchester Institute Sheepen Road , CO3 3LL	- not rated	1,590 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Mary's Convent School 48 Priory Street , CO1 2QB	- not rated	472 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
WoodGrove Donyland House , 45 Harsnett Road CO1 2HS	- not rated	1,376 yd	Other independent special school	No	Boys	More About School
Education and Youth Services Ltd 50 Manor Road , CO3 3LX	- not rated	1,438 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Colchester Prep & High School Wellesley Road , CO3 3HD	- not rated	1,609 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oxford House School 2 Lexden Road , CO3 3NE	- not rated	1,757 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
Thai 1	82A East Hill, Colchester	273 yd
Putt in the Park	Cafe In The Park, Castle Road	416 yd
Johnsons Catering and Leisure	Cafe in the Park, Castle Road	416 yd
The Commons Community Kitchen & Caf?	The Commons Community Kitchen & Caf?, 74 High Street	464 yd
Sip and Tuck	67 High Street, Colchester	508 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Foresters Arms	Forresters Arms, 1-2 Castle Road	288 yd
Goat & Boot	The Goat And Boot, 70 East Hill	293 yd
Queen Street Brewhouse	7 Queen Street, Colchester	525 yd
The Castle Inn Public House	92 High Street, Colchester	556 yd
Slug & Lettuce	111 High Street, Colchester	667 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pizza Hot 4 You	22A East Hill, Colchester	312 yd
Sonali Indian Takeaway	Sonali Indian Take Away, 22 East Hill	312 yd
Happy Wok	25 East Street, Colchester	609 yd
Rice 'n' Spice	59 East Street, Colchester	626 yd
Feel Local Food and Wine ltd	57 East Street, Colchester	641 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's	Sainsburys Supermarket, 11-14 Priory Walk	626 yd
Aldi Supermarket	Magdalen Street, Colchester	880 yd
Iceland Foods Plc	Iceland Foods Limited 25-26 St Johns Walk, St Johns Street	1,061 yd
East of England Co-op	90 Wimpole Road, Colchester	1,064 yd
Jam International Store	35 North Station Road, Colchester	1,074 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St James C Of E Primary School GUILDFORD ROAD	grass pitches	261 yd
Colchester And East Essex Cricket Club Catchpool Road	grass pitches	606 yd
Colchester Leisure World COWDRAY AVENUE	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	620 yd
The Gym (Colchester) 20-28 20-28 QUEEN STREET	health and fitness suite	666 yd
House Of Gain - Strength Gym BROOK STREET BUSINESS CENTRE BROOK STREET BUSINESS CENTRE BROOK STREET	health and fitness suite	756 yd
Crossfit Colchester (Closed) Unit D8 Unit D8 Cowdray Avenue	health and fitness suite	807 yd
The Colchester Officers' Club ST. JOHNS GREEN	tennis courts	1,011 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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

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%

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