Birch Street is in Birch, Colchester and in Colchester district. CO2 0NB 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 Birch Street, Birch, Colchester, CO2 0NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO2 0ND, CO2 0NF, CO2 0LR, CO2 0NG, CO2 0NE, CO2 0NL, CO2 0PG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CO2 0NB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 51.2% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 51.2% | 48.8% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 0NB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.6% 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 | 26% | 25.6% | -0.4% | 37.9% | -12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.3% | 61.6% | 0.3% | 44.2% | 17.4% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 5% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 49.5% | 50.5% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 33.4% | -6.0% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 9% | 13% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 18.7% | 12% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 10.3% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 12% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 25.2% | 11.6% | 16.9% | 8.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.8% | 33.9% | 4.1% | 33.8% | 0.1% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.8% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 97.9% | 92.8% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 11.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 95.5% | 96.6% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 96.6% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.1% | 76.7% | 13.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 54.9% | 46.2% | 8.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birch Street was 40.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.1% lower than the Marks Tey and Layer average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Birch Street has the 28th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Marks Tey and Layer and the 240th lowest crime rate of 615 local areas in Colchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Birch Street, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2021-02-04 | £430,713 |
| 38 Birch Street, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £282,500 | 2017-07-28 | £344,418 |
| 28 Birch Street, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,500 | 2012-09-21 | £314,679 |
| 36 Birch Street, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2006-05-19 | £422,914 |
| 34 Birch Street, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £189,000 | 2006-02-10 | £345,852 |
CO2 0NB 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.
CO2 0NB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 84 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 697 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 | 2,911 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 | 4,272 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakelands Primary School Wagtail Mews , CO3 8AJ | - not rated | 5,274 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosbecks Primary School Owen Ward Close , Shrub End CO2 9DG | 3out of 4 | 5,314 yd | Community school | 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 | 550 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Birch C Of E Primary School SCHOOL HILL | grass pitches | 718 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.