Luard Way is in Birch, Colchester and in Colchester district. CO2 0LR 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 Luard Way, Birch, Colchester, CO2 0LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO2 0ND, CO2 0NG, CO2 0PG, CO2 0NL, CO2 0NB, CO2 0NN, CO2 0NQ, CO2 0NW, CO2 0NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CO2 0LR has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 51.9% | 47.6% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 48.1% | 52.4% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 | 29.9% | 36.5% | 6.6% | 37.9% | -1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.6% | 43.8% | -7.8% | 44.2% | -0.4% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 12.9% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 4.3% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 45.6% | 43% | -2.6% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 34% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 14.4% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 6.9% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 28.5% | 17.7% | -10.8% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 9.5% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 18.6% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 5.2% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 22.1% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.6% | 24.7% | 11.1% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 5.9% | 2.2% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 99.3% | 97.6% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 96.8% | 95.2% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 94.8% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.7% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 76.7% | 4.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Luard Way was 33.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.1% lower than the Marks Tey and Layer average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Luard Way has the 28th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Marks Tey and Layer and the 187th lowest crime rate of 615 local areas in Colchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Luard Way, Colchester, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2025-02-07 | £296,223 |
| 36 Luard Way, Colchester, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-10-25 | £297,766 |
| 38 Luard Way, Colchester, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-06-20 | £276,272 |
| 11 Luard Way, Colchester, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2023-09-08 | £395,717 |
| 40 Luard Way, Colchester, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-09-30 | £356,250 |
CO2 0LR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 0LR 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School School Hill , Birch CO2 0LZ | 4out of 4 | 866 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School High Road , Layer-de-la-Haye CO2 0DS | 3out of 4 | 3,016 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School School Road , Copford CO6 1BX | 3out of 4 | 4,400 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Messing Primary School School Road , Messing CO5 9TH | 3out of 4 | 5,262 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakelands Primary School Wagtail Mews , CO3 8AJ | - not rated | 5,446 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hare & Hounds | Hare And Hounds, Garlands Road | 429 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Birch C Of E Primary School SCHOOL HILL | grass pitches | 873 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 | 93.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.1% |
| 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 | 76.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 300 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 300 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 37.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 300 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.