Wavell Avenue is in Colchester and in Colchester district.
CO2 7HP is located in the Shrub End electoral ward, within the English
Parliamentary constituency of Colchester. This postcode has been in use
since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wavell Avenue, Colchester, CO2 7HP and displays a report on the
quality of
life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO2 7XG, CO2 7UU, CO2 7XA, CO2 7XH, CO2 7HR, CO2 7BY, CO2 7BE, CO2 7HH, CO2 7XB.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Wavell Avenue, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2017-07-18 | £538,835 |
| 4 Wavell Avenue, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2014-11-17 | £721,432 |
| 7 Wavell Avenue, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2014-02-03 | £388,647 |
| 5 Wavell Avenue, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £144,000 | 1998-10-23 | £709,907 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4out of 4 | Hamilton Primary School Constantine Road, CO3 3GB | 633 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 3out of 4 | Prettygate Junior School Plume Avenue, CO3 4PH | 898 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 3out of 4 | Prettygate Infant School Plume Avenue, CO3 4PH | 898 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 3out of 4 | Iceni Academy Gloucester Avenue, Shrub End CO2 9AZ | 948 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 3out of 4 | King's Ford Infant School and Nursery Gloucester Avenue, Shrub End CO2 9AZ | 948 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1out of 4 | Philip Morant School and College Rembrandt Way, CO3 4QS | 558 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 3out of 4 | St Benedict's Catholic College Norman Way, CO3 3US | 754 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 4out of 4 | Colchester County High School for Girls Norman Way, CO3 3US | 754 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| 4out of 4 | Colchester Royal Grammar School Lexden Road, CO3 3ND | 1,062 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| - not rated | Paxman Academy Paxman Avenue, CO2 9DB | 1,128 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - not rated | The Sixth Form College Colchester North Hill, CO1 1SN | 1,826 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| - not rated | Colchester Institute Sheepen Road, CO3 3LL | 1,854 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - not rated | St Mary's School for Girls 91 Lexden Road, CO3 3RB | 1,078 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| - not rated | Oxford House School 2 Lexden Road, CO3 3NE | 1,156 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| - not rated | Colchester High School Wellesley Road, CO3 3HD | 1,213 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 3out of 4 | Kingswode Hoe School Sussex Road, CO3 3QJ | 1,329 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 3out of 4 | Lexden Springs School Winstree Road, CO3 0PZ | 2,852 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester Indoor Bowls Club | Fitzgilbert Road, Colchester | 204 yd | |
| West End Bowls Club | Fitzgilbert Road, Colchester | 204 yd | |
| Arclight Bowls Club | Fitzgilbert Road, Colchester | 204 yd | |
| Chicken Variety | 177 Butt Road, Colchester | 529 yd | |
| Radish | Lancer House, Butt Road | 581 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 1 Layer Road, Colchester | 383 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Colchester Indoor Bowls Club FITZGILBERT ROAD | indoor bowls | 179 yd |
| West End Sports Ground WEST END SPORTS GROUND WEST END SPORTS GROUND SHRUB END ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 295 yd |
| Shrub End Sports Ground SHRUB END SPORTS GROUND SHRUB END SPORTS GROUND BOADICEA WAY | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches | 465 yd |
| Colchester Royal Grammar School Sports Ground GRAMMAR SCHOOL PLAYING FIELD GRAMMAR SCHOOL PLAYING FIELD ATHELSTAN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 491 yd |
| Philip Morant School & 6Th Form College REMBRANDT WAY | artificial grass pitch, golf, grass pitches, tennis courts | 765 yd |
| Reed Hall Sports Ground (Closed) Ypres Road | grass pitches | 843 yd |
| Colchester County High School For Girls NORMAN WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 869 yd |
| St Benedicts Catholic College NORMAN WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 900 yd |
| Iceni Academy GLOUCESTER AVENUE | grass pitches | 926 yd |
| Prettygate Junior School PLUME AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,021 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 | 62.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 172.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.
In 2023, 191 crimes were reported
near Wavell Avenue .
46% of streets in the UK are more dangerous.
Crime level on this street is below average.
The most common type of crime was
violence and sexual offences. Crime rate was measured within a 0.5 mile radius of CO2 7HP.
Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the
Open Government Licence.
| All Crimes | 191 |
| Violence And Sexual Offences | 80 |
| Shoplifting | 34 |
| Vehicle Crime | 17 |
| Criminal Damage And Arson | 15 |
| Other Theft | 11 |
| Burglary | 10 |
| Public Order | 5 |
| Anti Social Behaviour | 5 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Bicycle Theft | 3 |
| Other Crime | 3 |
| Possession Of Weapons | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
List of latest crimes committed within a 0.5 mile radius of the center of CO2 7HP.
| Month | Crime Type | Outcome | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-12 | Anti-social behaviour | On or near Cambrai Road | 513 yd | |
| 2023-12 | Vehicle crime | Under investigation | On or near Drury Road | 101 yd |
| 2023-12 | Vehicle crime | Investigation complete; no suspect identified | On or near Constantine Road | 483 yd |
| 2023-12 | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect | On or near Audley Road | 304 yd |
| 2023-12 | Violence and sexual offences | Investigation complete; no suspect identified | On or near St Helena Road | 342 yd |
| 2023-12 | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation | On or near St Helena Road | 342 yd |
| 2023-12 | Shoplifting | Unable to prosecute suspect | On or near St Helena Road | 342 yd |
| 2023-12 | Shoplifting | Under investigation | On or near St Helena Road | 342 yd |
| 2023-12 | Shoplifting | Investigation complete; no suspect identified | On or near St Helena Road | 342 yd |
| 2023-12 | Other theft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified | On or near St Helena Road | 342 yd |
CO2 7HP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CO2 7HP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 88 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled |
| Education | 32 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Female | 150 |
| Male | 147 |
| Single | 64 |
| Married: Opposite sex | 152 |
| Separated | 4 |
| Divorced | 17 |
| Widowed | 13 |
| Very good health | 166 |
| Good health | 92 |
| Fair health | 35 |
| Bad health | 5 |
| Very bad health | 2 |
| No qualifications | 21 |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21 |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 30 |
| Apprenticeship | 17 |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 41 |
| Degree or Similar | 114 |
| Other | 7 |
| Chinese | 2 |
| Indian | 7 |
| Pakistani | 4 |
| Other Asian | 1 |
| Mixed White and Asian | 5 |
| Mixed Other | 1 |
| White | 276 |
| Other | 2 |
| United Kingdom | 265 |
| European Union | 13 |
| Rest of Europe | 2 |
| Africa | 3 |
| Middle East and Asia | 12 |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3 |
| Born in the UK | 265 |
| 10+ Years | 28 |
| 5-10 Years | 1 |
| 2-5 Years | 4 |
| United Kingdom | 259 |
| Ireland | 1 |
| France | 4 |
| Spain | 1 |
| Other EU countries | 2 |
| Other Europe | 1 |
| Eastern Asia | 1 |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1 |
| No passport held | 25 |
| No religion | 117 |
| Christian | 156 |
| Buddhist | 1 |
| Hindu | 4 |
| Muslim | 6 |
| Other religion | 8 |
| Not answered | 8 |