Wells Road, Colchester, CO1 2YW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CO1 2YW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.1%	51.3%	-1.8%	51.0%	0.3%
Male	46.9%	48.7%	1.8%	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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	38.8%	34.8%	-4.0%	37.9%	-3.1%
Married: Opposite sex	48.8%	44%	-4.8%	44.2%	-0.2%
Married: Same sex	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Separated	0.8%	2.2%	1.4%	2.2%	0.0%
Divorced	8.4%	12.5%	4.1%	9.1%	3.4%
Widowed	2.8%	5.1%	2.3%	6.1%	-1.0%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.2%) 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	61.6%	61.1%	-0.5%	48.4%	12.7%
Good health	32.8%	31.1%	-1.7%	33.6%	-2.5%
Fair health	4.7%	6.6%	1.9%	12.7%	-6.1%
Bad health	0.9%	1.2%	0.3%	4.0%	-2.8%

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.

In the area around CO1 2YW this area, 7.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	5.6%	7.4%	1.8%	18.2%	-10.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.2%	7.4%	0.2%	9.6%	-2.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.8%	15.2%	-1.6%	13.4%	1.8%
Apprenticeship	2.8%	3.3%	0.5%	5.3%	-2.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.4%	23.3%	8.9%	16.9%	6.4%
Degree or Similar	49.6%	42.6%	-7.0%	33.8%	8.8%
Other	3.6%	0.7%	-2.9%	2.8%	-2.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	3.1%	2.4%	-0.7%	1.1%	1.3%
Chinese	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	3.1%	-2.2%
Pakistani	0.6%	1.8%	1.2%	2.7%	-0.9%
Other Asian	2.2%	3.9%	1.7%	1.6%	2.3%
Black African	3.4%	5.7%	2.3%	2.5%	3.2%
Other Black	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	0.5%	0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	1.3%	0.3%	-1.0%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.6%	0.9%	-0.7%	0.9%	0.0%
Mixed Other	0.6%	1.5%	0.9%	0.8%	0.7%
White	84.1%	78.2%	-5.9%	81.4%	-3.2%
Arab	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Other	0.6%	1.5%	0.9%	1.6%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 78.8% 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	79.7%	78.8%	-0.9%	83.2%	-4.4%
European Union	6.3%	6%	-0.3%	6.1%	-0.1%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	1.5%	1.2%	0.8%	0.7%
Africa	5.6%	5.1%	-0.5%	2.7%	2.4%
Middle East and Asia	5.3%	7.2%	1.9%	5.6%	1.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2.5%	1.5%	-1.0%	1.3%	0.2%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	78.8%	79%	0.2%	83.2%	-4.2%
10+ Years	3.4%	11.4%	8.0%	9.8%	1.6%
5-10 Years	5%	3%	-2.0%	2.9%	0.1%
2-5 Years	3.4%	4.2%	0.8%	2.2%	2.0%
Less than 2 years	9.4%	2.4%	-7.0%	1.9%	0.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.1%	76.7%	4.4%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
France	1.8%	0.3%	1.5%
Germany	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Italy	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Poland	2.1%	1.3%	0.8%
Romania	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	1.8%	1.5%	0.3%
Central and Western Africa	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	3.3%	1.2%	2.1%
South-East Asia	1.2%	0.2%	1.0%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	4.7%	13.5%	-8.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.9%	37.2%	4.7%
Christian	44.3%	46.2%	-1.9%
Buddhist	2.1%	0.5%	1.6%
Muslim	7.2%	6.5%	0.7%
Sikh	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Not answered	3.6%	6.0%	-2.4%

Safety

Is Wells Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wells Road was 66.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.5% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Wells Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Castle and the 262nd highest crime rate of 619 local areas in Colchester .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.8%.

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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 2YW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 9/10 (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) - 8/10 (high )
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) - 6/10 (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 Wells Road are based on 43 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 Wells Road, Colchester, CO1 2YW

Estimated Average Property Prices for CO1 2YW

Average Price
£362,233

Semi-Detached
£303,657

Terraced
£307,677

Detached
£405,160

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wells Road

Average Price
£369,163

Semi-Detached
£345,292

Terraced
£338,792

Detached
£406,817

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Wells Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
44 Wells Road, Colchester, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£388,000	2025-09-17	£390,006
44 Wells Road, Colchester, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£277,500	2025-02-26	£281,555
31 Wells Road, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£430,000	2020-09-18	£496,554
25 Wells Road, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2015-03-10	£334,176
29 Wells Road, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£239,995	2011-09-02	£424,436

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CO1 2YW

Employment

CO1 2YW 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 2YW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	101
Retired	54
Part-Time Employee	32
Self-Employed	29
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	17
Student (economically inactive)	15
Looking after home or family	12
Unemployed	7
Other	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	41
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Professional, scientific and technical activities	20
Education	20
Construction	14
Transport and storage	11
Financial and insurance activities	10
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Manufacturing	8
Information and communication	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Other	6
Real estate activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	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	229 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	229 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester Priory Street , CO1 2QB	4out of 4	640 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester Priory Street , CO1 2QB	- not rated	640 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery Barnardiston Road , CO4 0DT	3out of 4	923 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	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	1,898 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sir Charles Lucas Arts College Hawthorn Avenue , CO4 3JL	- not rated	1,898 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Helena School Sheepen Road , CO3 3LE	3out of 4	1,904 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Helena School Sheepen Road , CO3 3LE	- not rated	1,904 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Colchester Royal Grammar School Lexden Road , CO3 3ND	- not rated	2,163 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	1,453 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Sixth Form College Colchester North Hill , CO1 1SN	- not rated	1,453 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Colchester Institute Sheepen Road , CO3 3LL	- not rated	1,884 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	710 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
WoodGrove Donyland House , 45 Harsnett Road CO1 2HS	- not rated	1,428 yd	Other independent special school	No	Boys	More About School
Education and Youth Services Ltd 50 Manor Road , CO3 3LX	- not rated	1,765 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Ramparts Christian School C.O.22 Tipett Close Tippett Close , CO4 3UJ	- not rated	1,911 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Colchester Prep & High School Wellesley Road , CO3 3HD	- not rated	1,937 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
The Old Siege House Bar & Brasserie	The Old Siege House, 75 East Street	409 yd
Charlie's Bar	24 East Street, Colchester	460 yd
Colchester Leisure World	Cowdray Avenue, Colchester	464 yd
Tenpin	Cowdray Avenue, Colchester	464 yd
Colchester Climbing Project	Unit B, 4 Moorside	516 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Goat & Boot	The Goat And Boot, 70 East Hill	437 yd
The Foresters Arms	Forresters Arms, 1-2 Castle Road	613 yd
Queen Street Brewhouse	7 Queen Street, Colchester	843 yd
The Castle Inn Public House	92 High Street, Colchester	881 yd
Slug & Lettuce	111 High Street, Colchester	994 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Frydays Fish & Chips	116 Ipswich Road, Colchester	424 yd
Rice 'n' Spice	59 East Street, Colchester	459 yd
Happy Wok	25 East Street, Colchester	464 yd
Feel Local Food and Wine ltd	57 East Street, Colchester	468 yd
Pizza Hot 4 You	22A East Hill, Colchester	506 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	Sainsburys Supermarket, 11-14 Priory Walk		945 yd
Aldi Supermarket	Magdalen Street, Colchester		986 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St James C Of E Primary School GUILDFORD ROAD	grass pitches	335 yd
Colchester Leisure World COWDRAY AVENUE	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	749 yd
House Of Gain - Strength Gym BROOK STREET BUSINESS CENTRE BROOK STREET BUSINESS CENTRE BROOK STREET	health and fitness suite	772 yd
Crossfit Colchester (Closed) Unit D8 Unit D8 Cowdray Avenue	health and fitness suite	834 yd
Colchester And East Essex Cricket Club Catchpool Road	grass pitches	870 yd
Willow Brook Primary School BARNARDISTON ROAD	grass pitches	920 yd
The Gym (Colchester) 20-28 20-28 QUEEN STREET	health and fitness suite	978 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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	122.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of CO1 2YW