Factory Lane is in Cattawade, Manningtree and in Babergh district. CO11 1QU is located in the Brantham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Suffolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Factory Lane, Cattawade, Manningtree, CO11 1QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO11 1QL, CO11 1QP, CO11 1RE, CO11 1RG, CO11 1RF, CO11 1QX, CO11 1QW, CO11 1QB, CO11 1RW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CO11 1QU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents 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 | 47% | 49.8% | 2.8% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 53% | 50.2% | -2.8% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 30.7% | 40.4% | 9.7% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 40.8% | -9.2% | 44.2% | -3.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 10.3% | -3.2% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 4.7% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 49% | 46% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 37.7% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 12.3% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 2.8% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 17.7% | 12.9% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 11.4% | -6.8% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 17.1% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.1% | 22.4% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.9% | 31% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 4.7% | 1.9% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.6% | 95.3% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
In this area, 94.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.1% | 94.8% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 93.7% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.7% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0.4% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 76.7% | 4.7% |
| No passport held | 18.6% | 13.5% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.6% | 37.2% | 21.4% |
| Christian | 30.9% | 46.2% | -15.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Factory Lane was 50.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.9% higher than the Brantham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Factory Lane has the 7th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Brantham and the 90th highest crime rate of 301 local areas in Babergh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.9%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Era Cottage Factory Lane, Manningtree, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2006-01-20 | £350,829 |
| 1 Era Cottage Factory Lane, Manningtree, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2000-11-27 | £210,457 |
CO11 1QU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklands Primary School Palfrey Heights , Brantham CO11 1RX | 4out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfields Primary School Colchester Road , Lawford CO11 2BN | 4out of 4 | 1,669 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Long Road , Lawford CO11 2EF | 4out of 4 | 2,492 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mistley Norman Church of England Primary School Remercie Road , Mistley CO11 1LS | 2out of 4 | 2,945 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Bergholt Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School School Lane , East Bergholt CO7 6SW | 3out of 4 | 4,169 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manningtree High School Colchester Road , Lawford CO11 2BW | 3out of 4 | 1,897 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Bergholt High School Heath Road , East Bergholt CO7 6RJ | 3out of 4 | 3,494 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constable Park | Rivers End, Bergholt Road | 563 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brantham Leisure Centre | Brantham Athletic Sports And Social Club, New Village | 278 yd | |
| Ark Bar Restaurant | Ark Bar And Restaurant, Cattawade Street | 301 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Fish and Chips | Unit 7, Riverside Avenue West | 949 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brantham Leisure Centre BRANTHAM ATHLETIC SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB BRANTHAM ATHLETIC SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB NEW VILLAGE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 170 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.