Layer Road, Colchester, CO2 7JX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CO2 7JX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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	50.1%	49.1%	-1.0%	51.0%	-1.9%
Male	49.9%	50.9%	1.0%	49.0%	1.9%

Partnership Status

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 7JX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.1% 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	30.3%	45.1%	14.8%	37.9%	7.2%
Married: Opposite sex	53.6%	41.2%	-12.4%	44.2%	-3.0%
Separated	2.4%	3.4%	1.0%	2.2%	1.2%
Divorced	11.8%	9%	-2.8%	9.1%	-0.1%
Widowed	1.9%	1.3%	-0.6%	6.1%	-4.8%

Health

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 (90.1%) 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	61.8%	56.1%	-5.7%	48.4%	7.7%
Good health	29.9%	34%	4.1%	33.6%	0.4%
Fair health	5.7%	7%	1.3%	12.7%	-5.7%
Bad health	2.4%	2.7%	0.3%	4.0%	-1.3%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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	19%	11.5%	-7.5%	18.2%	-6.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	23.2%	14.5%	-8.7%	9.6%	4.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.9%	19.7%	-1.2%	13.4%	6.3%
Apprenticeship	1.4%	4.7%	3.3%	5.3%	-0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.4%	21.8%	11.4%	16.9%	4.9%
Degree or Similar	20.4%	25.6%	5.2%	33.8%	-8.2%
Other	4.7%	2.1%	-2.6%	2.8%	-0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Pakistani	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	3%	1.1%	-1.9%	1.6%	-0.5%
Black African	0.9%	5.9%	5.0%	2.5%	3.4%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Other Black	0%	3.8%	3.8%	0.5%	3.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.9%	1.9%	0.4%	1.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.9%	1.3%	0.4%	0.9%	0.4%
Mixed Other	0.9%	2.2%	1.3%	0.8%	1.4%
White	91.3%	79.3%	-12.0%	81.4%	-2.1%
Other	2.4%	3.2%	0.8%	1.6%	1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 82% 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	86.9%	82%	-4.9%	83.2%	-1.2%
European Union	5.7%	6.7%	1.0%	6.1%	0.6%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	1.6%	1.3%	0.8%	0.8%
Africa	1.8%	3.5%	1.7%	2.7%	0.8%
Middle East and Asia	2.7%	1.1%	-1.6%	5.6%	-4.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	1.8%	5.1%	3.3%	0.3%	4.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	86.6%	82.3%	-4.3%	83.2%	-0.9%
10+ Years	3.3%	10.2%	6.9%	9.8%	0.4%
5-10 Years	1.2%	2.2%	1.0%	2.9%	-0.7%
2-5 Years	5.4%	3%	-2.4%	2.2%	0.8%
Less than 2 years	3.6%	2.4%	-1.2%	1.9%	0.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	68.3%	76.7%	-8.4%
Italy	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Spain	1.6%	0.4%	1.2%
Poland	0.5%	1.3%	-0.8%
Other EU countries	0.5%	1.5%	-1.0%
Turkey	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Central and Western Africa	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Oceania	4.6%	0.1%	4.5%
No passport held	22.6%	13.5%	9.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	51.1%	37.2%	13.9%
Christian	44.3%	46.2%	-1.9%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	1.1%	1.7%	-0.6%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	3%	6.0%	-3.0%

Safety

Is Layer Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Layer Road was 23.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.9% lower than the Shrub End average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Layer Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Shrub End and the 115th lowest crime rate of 615 local areas in Colchester .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£48,300

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in CO2 7JX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Layer Road are based on 348 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Colchester.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Layer Road, Colchester, CO2 7JX

Estimated Average Property Prices for CO2 7JX

Average Price
£268,488

Semi-Detached
£368,241

Terraced
£261,781

Detached
£389,920

Flats/Maisonettes
£143,360

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Layer Road

Average Price
£453,243

Semi-Detached
£365,627

Terraced
£256,815

Detached
£618,827

Flats/Maisonettes
£168,017

Other
£2,064,166

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Layer Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
144 Layer Road, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£390,000	2023-12-14	£396,603
Flat 2 Overstone Court Layer Road, Colchester, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£170,000	2022-12-16	£161,204
Flat 6 Overstone Court Layer Road, Colchester, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£178,000	2022-10-21	£170,830
136 Layer Road, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£365,000	2022-05-23	£371,573
Flat 4 Overstone Court Layer Road, Colchester, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£156,000	2022-05-16	£155,510

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CO2 7JX

Employment

CO2 7JX 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.

The percentage of student residents living in CO2 7JX area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	104
Part-Time Employee	25
Student (economically inactive)	22
Looking after home or family	20
Self-Employed	14
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Retired	12
Other	11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	9
Unemployed	6

Employment Industry

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	45
Human health and social work activities	18
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	11
Other	11
Education	10
Manufacturing	9
Administrative and support service activities	9
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Construction	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Transport and storage	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Information and communication	2
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Iceni Academy Gloucester Avenue , Shrub End CO2 9AZ	3out of 4	306 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
King's Ford Infant School and Nursery Gloucester Avenue , Shrub End CO2 9AZ	3out of 4	306 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Montgomery Junior School, Colchester Baronswood Way , CO2 9QG	3out of 4	946 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Montgomery Infant School and Nursery, Colchester Baronswood Way , CO2 9QG	4out of 4	946 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Prettygate Junior School Plume Avenue , CO3 4PH	3out of 4	1,034 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Paxman Academy Paxman Avenue , CO2 9DB	- not rated	764 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Philip Morant School and College Rembrandt Way , CO3 4QS	1out of 4	1,036 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Benedict's Catholic College Norman Way , CO3 3US	3out of 4	1,413 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Colchester County High School for Girls Norman Way , CO3 3US	4out of 4	1,413 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Colchester Royal Grammar School Lexden Road , CO3 3ND	4out of 4	1,680 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Sixth Form College Colchester North Hill , CO1 1SN	- not rated	2,396 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Colchester Institute Sheepen Road , CO3 3LL	- not rated	2,504 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Mary's School for Girls 91 Lexden Road , CO3 3RB	- not rated	1,766 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School
Oxford House School 2 Lexden Road , CO3 3NE	- not rated	1,771 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Colchester High School Wellesley Road , CO3 3HD	- not rated	1,776 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kingswode Hoe School Sussex Road , CO3 3QJ	3out of 4	2,015 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lexden Springs School Winstree Road , CO3 0PZ	3out of 4	3,058 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Colchester Indoor Bowls Club	Fitzgilbert Road, Colchester	534 yd
West End Bowls Club	Fitzgilbert Road, Colchester	534 yd
Arclight Bowls Club	Fitzgilbert Road, Colchester	534 yd
Sherpa Food	35 Ebony Close, Colchester	549 yd
Paxman Acadamy	The Paxman Academy, Paxman Avenue	882 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Ancient Briton	17 Iceni Way, Colchester		581 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
John's fish bar	John's Fish Bar 9 The Square, Iceni Way		669 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	1 Layer Road, Colchester		886 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Iceni Academy GLOUCESTER AVENUE	grass pitches	367 yd
Shrub End Sports Ground SHRUB END SPORTS GROUND SHRUB END SPORTS GROUND BOADICEA WAY	artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches	403 yd
Colchester Indoor Bowls Club FITZGILBERT ROAD	indoor bowls	545 yd
West End Sports Ground WEST END SPORTS GROUND WEST END SPORTS GROUND SHRUB END ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	563 yd
Reed Hall Sports Ground (Closed) Ypres Road	grass pitches	670 yd
Montgomery Junior School MONTGOMERY COUNTY JUNIOR AND INFANTS SCHOOL MONTGOMERY COUNTY JUNIOR AND INFANTS SCHOOL BARONSWOOD WAY	grass pitches	864 yd
The Stanway Federation Learning Centre (Closed) Paxman Avenue	grass pitches	880 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	81.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	81.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	81.3%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	54.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	141.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	14.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	55 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	1000 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

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