Leicester Close is in Colchester and in Colchester district.
CO1 2SB is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English
Parliamentary constituency of Colchester. This postcode has been in use
since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Leicester Close, Colchester, CO1 2SB and displays a report on the
quality of
life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO1 2RH, CO1 2SA, CO1 2RN, CO1 2RJ, CO1 2SD, CO1 2RZ, CO1 1UL, CO1 2RL, CO1 2RQ.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Leicester Close, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2023-02-22 | £326,852 |
| 1 Leicester Close, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £318,500 | 2022-05-20 | £328,621 |
| 3 Leicester Close, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2013-08-05 | £359,873 |
| 5 Leicester Close, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2010-06-11 | £383,690 |
| 5 Leicester Close, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £184,995 | 2007-06-15 | £316,525 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James' Church of England Primary School Guildford Road , CO1 2RA | 1out of 4 | 463 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester Priory Street , CO1 2QB | 4out of 4 | 584 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Primary School and Nursery John Harper Street , CO1 1RP | 3out of 4 | 902 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Green Primary School St John's Green , CO2 7HE | 3out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery Barnardiston Road , CO4 0DT | 3out of 4 | 1,418 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 | 1,336 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colchester Royal Grammar School Lexden Road , CO3 3ND | 4out of 4 | 1,677 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Colchester Academy Hawthorn Avenue , CO4 3JL | 3out of 4 | 2,461 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic College Norman Way , CO3 3US | 3out of 4 | 2,546 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colchester County High School for Girls Norman Way , CO3 3US | 4out of 4 | 2,546 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 923 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colchester Institute Sheepen Road , CO3 3LL | - not rated | 1,318 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester High School Wellesley Road , CO3 3HD | - not rated | 1,473 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford House School 2 Lexden Road , CO3 3NE | - not rated | 1,591 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswode Hoe School Sussex Road , CO3 3QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,935 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's School for Girls 91 Lexden Road , CO3 3RB | - not rated | 2,176 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| North East Essex Co-operative Academy Turner Road , Mile End CO4 5LB | 3out of 4 | 2,438 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putt in the Park | Cafe In The Park, Castle Road | 329 yd | |
| Johnsons Catering and Leisure | Cafe in the Park, Castle Road | 329 yd | |
| Thai 1 | 82A East Hill, Colchester | 392 yd | |
| The Commons Community Kitchen & Caf? | The Commons Community Kitchen & Caf?, 74 High Street | 482 yd | |
| Sip and Tuck | 67 High Street, Colchester | 508 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Foresters Arms | Forresters Arms, 1-2 Castle Road | 297 yd | |
| Goat & Boot | The Goat And Boot, 70 East Hill | 465 yd | |
| Queen Street Brewhouse | 7 Queen Street, Colchester | 533 yd | |
| The Castle Inn Public House | 92 High Street, Colchester | 536 yd | |
| Slug & Lettuce | 111 High Street, Colchester | 620 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hot 4 You | 22A East Hill, Colchester | 468 yd | |
| Sonali Indian Takeaway | Sonali Indian Take Away, 22 East Hill | 468 yd | |
| Perfect Grill - Kebab & Pizza House | 33 Queen Street, Colchester | 663 yd | |
| Crystal Restaurant | 49 St Botolphs Street, Colchester | 727 yd | |
| Dr Chippys | 3 St Botolphs Street, Colchester | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket, 11-14 Priory Walk | 626 yd | |
| Jam International Store | 35 North Station Road, Colchester | 911 yd | |
| Aldi Supermarket | Magdalen Street, Colchester | 1,035 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | Iceland Foods Limited 25-26 St Johns Walk, St Johns Street | 1,041 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Colchester And East Essex Cricket Club Catchpool Road | grass pitches | 440 yd |
| St James C Of E Primary School GUILDFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 443 yd |
| Colchester Leisure World COWDRAY AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 447 yd |
| Crossfit Colchester (Closed) Unit D8 Unit D8 Cowdray Avenue | health and fitness suite | 660 yd |
| The Gym (Colchester) 20-28 20-28 QUEEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 678 yd |
| House Of Gain - Strength Gym BROOK STREET BUSINESS CENTRE BROOK STREET BUSINESS CENTRE BROOK STREET | health and fitness suite | 933 yd |
| The Sixth Form College Colchester NORTH HILL | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,028 yd |
| The Colchester Officers' Club ST. JOHNS GREEN | tennis courts | 1,048 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Colchester) (Closed) Petroliam Close | health and fitness suite | 1,050 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Colchester) CLARENDON WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,064 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 48.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.
In 2023, 659 crimes were reported
near Leicester Close .
Only 14% of streets in the UK are more dangerous.
This street can be considered dangerous.
The most common type of crime was
violence and sexual offences. Crime rate was measured within a 0.5 mile radius of CO1 2SB.
Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the
Open Government Licence.
CO1 2SB area has a high unemployment rate.. According to Census 2021, 4% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of retired residents living in CO1 2SB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 90 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Female | 132 |
| Male | 116 |
| Single | 45 |
| Married: Opposite sex | 110 |
| Married: Same sex | 2 |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 2 |
| Separated | 3 |
| Divorced | 30 |
| Widowed | 18 |
| Very good health | 107 |
| Good health | 104 |
| Fair health | 29 |
| Bad health | 6 |
| Very bad health | 2 |
| No qualifications | 26 |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 30 |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 33 |
| Apprenticeship | 13 |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 25 |
| Degree or Similar | 75 |
| Other | 11 |
| Chinese | 3 |
| Other Asian | 2 |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3 |
| Mixed White and African | 1 |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1 |
| Mixed Other | 4 |
| White | 229 |
| Other | 1 |
| United Kingdom | 227 |
| European Union | 10 |
| Rest of Europe | 3 |
| Africa | 3 |
| Middle East and Asia | 5 |
| Born in the UK | 227 |
| 10+ Years | 18 |
| 5-10 Years | 3 |
| United Kingdom | 204 |
| Ireland | 2 |
| Lithuania | 2 |
| Other EU countries | 2 |
| Other Europe | 1 |
| South-East Asia | 1 |
| No passport held | 36 |
| No religion | 75 |
| Christian | 148 |
| Buddhist | 1 |
| Muslim | 2 |
| Other religion | 1 |
| Not answered | 21 |