Fields Farm Road is in Layer De La Haye, Colchester and in Colchester district. CO2 0JW is located in the Marks Tey and Layer electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Witham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fields Farm Road, Layer De La Haye, Colchester, CO2 0JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CO2 0JW has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 46.8% | 50% | 3.2% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 53.2% | 50% | -3.2% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 CO2 0JW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.5% 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 | 20.7% | 18.5% | -2.2% | 37.9% | -19.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63% | 68.5% | 5.5% | 44.2% | 24.3% |
| Separated | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 6.5% | -4.4% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 2.8% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (91.7%) 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 | 45% | 52.6% | 7.6% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 39.1% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 7.5% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 16.3% | 11.9% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 10.1% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 28.3% | 22% | -6.3% | 13.4% | 8.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.7% | 6.4% | -2.3% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 10.1% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 25% | 36.7% | 11.7% | 33.8% | 2.9% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.2% | 96.2% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 96.4% | 94.7% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 94.7% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.2% | 76.7% | 13.5% |
| Ireland | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.8% | 37.2% | -0.4% |
| Christian | 55.6% | 46.2% | 9.4% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fields Farm Road was 28.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.0% lower than the Marks Tey and Layer average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Fields Farm Road has the 19th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Marks Tey and Layer and the 153rd lowest crime rate of 615 local areas in Colchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.6%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Barn Fields Farm Road, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2021-10-25 | £909,544 |
| Rose Barn Fields Farm Road, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2021-01-08 | £689,355 |
| Lombardy House Fields Farm Road, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 1998-11-10 | £1,661,542 |
CO2 0JW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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.
CO2 0JW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Retired | 28 |
| Full-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School High Road , Layer-de-la-Haye CO2 0DS | 3out of 4 | 1,218 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester Camulodunum Way , Berechurch Hall Road CO2 9RA | 3out of 4 | 3,208 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langenhoe Community Primary School Bracken Way , Abberton CO5 7PG | 2out of 4 | 3,246 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montgomery Junior School, Colchester Baronswood Way , CO2 9QG | 3out of 4 | 3,512 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montgomery Infant School and Nursery, Colchester Baronswood Way , CO2 9QG | 4out of 4 | 3,512 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paxman Academy Paxman Avenue , CO2 9DB | - not rated | 4,128 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Lord Audley School Monkwick Avenue , Monkwick CO2 8NJ | 3out of 4 | 4,507 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Philip Morant School and College Rembrandt Way , CO3 4QS | 1out of 4 | 5,189 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 50.0% |
| 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 | 50.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.