Meeanee Mews is in Colchester and in Colchester district. CO2 7GU is located in the New Town and Christ Church electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Colchester. This postcode has been in use since 2016-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Meeanee Mews, Colchester, CO2 7GU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO2 7ES, CO2 7ER, CO2 7LE, CO2 7EP, CO2 7GT, CO2 7ET, CO2 7EW, CO2 7GR, CO2 7FX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CO2 7GU has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 11.8% | 47.8% | 36.0% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 88.2% | 52.2% | -36.0% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CO2 7GU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 84.8% | 49.2% | -35.6% | 37.9% | 11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 6.8% | 33.1% | 26.3% | 44.2% | -11.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4% | 3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 10.1% | 6.0% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (87.8%) 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 | 74.4% | 53.9% | -20.5% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 24.8% | 33.9% | 9.1% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 0.6% | 9.5% | 8.9% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.9% | 10.7% | 3.8% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 5.2% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 12.8% | -8.4% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 25.2% | 18.6% | -6.6% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.9% | 46.7% | 11.8% | 33.8% | 12.9% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 4.5% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 4% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.1% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 93.1% | 77.8% | -15.3% | 81.4% | -3.6% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 77.1% 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 | 89.7% | 77.1% | -12.6% | 83.2% | -6.1% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 9.5% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 4% | 3.4% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 7.5% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.5% | 77.3% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 11.8% | 11.5% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 5.7% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 4.1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 1.1% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.3% | 37.2% | 10.1% |
| Christian | 35.5% | 46.2% | -10.7% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meeanee Mews was 83.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.3% lower than the New Town and Christ Church average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Meeanee Mews has the 29th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in New Town and Christ Church and the 208th highest crime rate of 615 local areas in Colchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Meeanee Mews, Colchester, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2023-01-27 | £295,545 |
| 9 Meeanee Mews, Colchester, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £290,500 | 2022-10-21 | £282,909 |
| 8 Meeanee Mews, Colchester, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2022-01-27 | £277,159 |
| 3 Meeanee Mews, Colchester, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2021-12-01 | £364,850 |
| 11 Meeanee Mews, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £257,500 | 2021-05-04 | £301,907 |
CO2 7GU 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 | 189 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1203 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Other | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Green Primary School St John's Green , CO2 7HE | 3out of 4 | 417 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. George's School Canterbury Road , CO2 7RU | 3out of 4 | 672 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester Priory Street , CO1 2QB | 4out of 4 | 819 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamilton Primary School Constantine Road , CO3 3GB | 4out of 4 | 1,203 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Guildford Road , CO1 2RA | 1out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester Royal Grammar School Lexden Road , CO3 3ND | 4out of 4 | 1,210 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Helena School Sheepen Road , CO3 3LE | 3out of 4 | 1,747 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Lord Audley School Monkwick Avenue , Monkwick CO2 8NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,798 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic College Norman Way , CO3 3US | 3out of 4 | 2,043 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colchester County High School for Girls Norman Way , CO3 3US | 4out of 4 | 2,043 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sixth Form College Colchester North Hill , CO1 1SN | - not rated | 1,053 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colchester Institute Sheepen Road , CO3 3LL | - not rated | 1,583 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester High School Wellesley Road , CO3 3HD | - not rated | 970 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford House School 2 Lexden Road , CO3 3NE | - not rated | 1,185 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswode Hoe School Sussex Road , CO3 3QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,796 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's School for Girls 91 Lexden Road , CO3 3RB | - not rated | 1,873 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| University of Essex Wivenhoe Park , CO4 3SQ | - not rated | 3,273 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yak and Yeti | 14 Magdalen Street, Colchester | 325 yd | |
| DE GROVE | De Grove, 9-10 Magdalen Street | 327 yd | |
| The Bamboo House | 94 Military Road, Colchester | 438 yd | |
| Fai's Noodle Bar | 27A St Botolphs Street, Colchester | 443 yd | |
| L' Patisserie | L'Patisserie, 31 St Botolphs Street | 464 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Officers Club | 25St. Johns Green, Colchester | 366 yd | |
| The British Grenadier | 67 Military Road, Colchester | 475 yd | |
| Highways Social Club | Highways Sports Club, 10 Walsingham Road | 493 yd | |
| The Grapes | 87 Mersea Road, Colchester | 549 yd | |
| The Silk Road | 4 St Botolphs Street, Colchester | 551 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masala Delight Takeaway | 34A Mersea Road, Colchester | 54 yd | |
| Route 66 America Fast Food | 3 Military Road, Colchester | 319 yd | |
| Oriental House | 2 St Botolphs Circus, Colchester | 405 yd | |
| Kitchen 181 | 181 Magdalen Street, Colchester | 420 yd | |
| Southern Fried Chicken | 37A St Botolphs Street, Colchester | 509 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Plc | Iceland Foods Limited 25-26 St Johns Walk, St Johns Street | 638 yd | |
| Aldi Supermarket | Magdalen Street, Colchester | 687 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket, 11-14 Priory Walk | 713 yd | |
| East of England Co-op | 90 Wimpole Road, Colchester | 752 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 46 Crouch Street West | 1,091 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Colchester Officers' Club ST. JOHNS GREEN | tennis courts | 325 yd |
| Arena Sports & Leisure Club (Closed) Circular Road East | health and fitness suite | 326 yd |
| St George'S New Town Junior School CANTERBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 541 yd |
| Colchester Garrison Athletics Stadium ABBEYFIELDS SPORTS FIELD ABBEYFIELDS SPORTS FIELD CIRCULAR ROAD NORTH | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 627 yd |
| The Gym (Colchester) 20-28 20-28 QUEEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 651 yd |
| House Of Gain - Strength Gym BROOK STREET BUSINESS CENTRE BROOK STREET BUSINESS CENTRE BROOK STREET | health and fitness suite | 959 yd |
| Old Heath Recreation Ground OLD HEATH ROAD | grass pitches | 980 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 263.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.