Weston Road, Colchester, CO2 7LJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CO2 7LJ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.5% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	63.4%	57.5%	-5.9%	51.0%	6.5%
Male	36.6%	42.5%	5.9%	49.0%	-6.5%

Partnership Status

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	7.3%	14%	6.7%	37.9%	-23.9%
Married: Opposite sex	38.2%	31.6%	-6.6%	44.2%	-12.6%
Separated	1.6%	2.6%	1.0%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	22.8%	28.1%	5.3%	9.1%	19.0%
Widowed	30.1%	23.7%	-6.4%	6.1%	17.6%

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (56.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	15.3%	19.5%	4.2%	48.4%	-28.9%
Good health	43.5%	37.3%	-6.2%	33.6%	3.7%
Fair health	26.7%	33.1%	6.4%	12.7%	20.4%
Bad health	13%	6.8%	-6.2%	4.0%	2.8%
Very bad health	1.5%	3.4%	1.9%	1.2%	2.2%

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.

In the area around CO2 7LJ this area, 44.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	58.5%	44.7%	-13.8%	18.2%	26.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.3%	5.3%	-2.0%	9.6%	-4.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	10.6%	7%	-3.6%	13.4%	-6.4%
Apprenticeship	3.3%	5.3%	2.0%	5.3%	0.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	4.1%	13.2%	9.1%	16.9%	-3.7%
Degree or Similar	13%	21.1%	8.1%	33.8%	-12.7%
Other	3.3%	3.5%	0.2%	2.8%	0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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)
Black African	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.0%	-0.1%
Other Black	3.1%	0%	-3.1%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	95.4%	98.3%	2.9%	81.4%	16.9%
Other	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.6%	-0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.9% 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	96.9%	94.9%	-2.0%	83.2%	11.7%
European Union	0%	0.8%	0.8%	6.1%	-5.3%
Rest of Europe	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.8%	2.5%	1.7%	2.7%	-0.2%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1.7%	1.7%	1.3%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.9%	94.9%	-2.0%	83.2%	11.7%
10+ Years	0%	5.1%	5.1%	9.8%	-4.7%
5-10 Years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.9%	-2.9%
Less than 2 years	2.3%	0%	-2.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	75.4%	76.7%	-1.3%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
No passport held	23.7%	13.5%	10.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29.7%	37.2%	-7.5%
Christian	62.7%	46.2%	16.5%
Buddhist	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Other religion	2.5%	0.6%	1.9%
Not answered	4.2%	6.0%	-1.8%

Safety

Is Weston Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Weston Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the New Town and Christ Church average.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£43,900

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in CO2 7LJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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) - 5/10 (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) - 6/10 (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 Weston Road are based on 34 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 Weston Road, Colchester, CO2 7LJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for CO2 7LJ

Average Price
£252,142

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£252,142

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Weston Road

Average Price
£253,523

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£253,523

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Weston Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
16 Weston Road, Colchester, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£275,000	2022-07-22	£274,434
3 Weston Road, Colchester, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£225,000	2021-02-09	£258,630
16 Weston Road, Colchester, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£247,000	2018-10-05	£289,411
9 Weston Road, Colchester, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£220,000	2017-12-20	£260,930
10 Weston Road, Colchester, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£205,000	2016-08-11	£263,106

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CO2 7LJ

Employment

CO2 7LJ 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 retired residents living in CO2 7LJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 76% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	87
Full-Time Employee	15
Unemployed	3
Looking after home or family	2
Student (economically inactive)	2
Self-Employed	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1
Part-Time Employee	1
Other	0

Employment Industry

Education	5
Human health and social work activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Other	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Manufacturing	2
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	2
Construction	1
Financial and insurance activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Administrative and support service activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St. George's School Canterbury Road , CO2 7RU	3out of 4	380 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kendall Church of England Primary School Recreation Road , CO1 2HH	3out of 4	596 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester Priory Street , CO1 2QB	4out of 4	1,323 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Monkwick Infant and Nursery School School Road , Monkwick CO2 8NN	3out of 4	1,417 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John's Green Primary School St John's Green , CO2 7HE	3out of 4	1,426 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Thomas Lord Audley School Monkwick Avenue , Monkwick CO2 8NJ	3out of 4	1,441 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Colchester Royal Grammar School Lexden Road , CO3 3ND	4out of 4	2,206 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Colchester Academy Hawthorn Avenue , CO4 3JL	3out of 4	2,711 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Helena School Sheepen Road , CO3 3LE	3out of 4	2,737 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Benedict's Catholic College Norman Way , CO3 3US	3out of 4	2,971 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	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	2,038 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Colchester Institute Sheepen Road , CO3 3LL	- not rated	2,587 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Colchester High School Wellesley Road , CO3 3HD	- not rated	1,978 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oxford House School 2 Lexden Road , CO3 3NE	- not rated	2,192 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
University of Essex Wivenhoe Park , CO4 3SQ	- not rated	2,333 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kingswode Hoe School Sussex Road , CO3 3QJ	3out of 4	2,810 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's School for Girls 91 Lexden Road , CO3 3RB	- not rated	2,863 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bourne and Bread	26 Bourne Road, Colchester	237 yd
St Stephen's Church Centre	Church Hall, St Stephens Church	312 yd
The Bamboo House	94 Military Road, Colchester	642 yd
Indian Khana	36 Barrack Street, Colchester	843 yd
Cafe Lato	32 Barrack Street, Colchester	844 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Royal Mortar	120 Military Road, Colchester	419 yd
The British Grenadier	67 Military Road, Colchester	566 yd
The Grapes	87 Mersea Road, Colchester	645 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
China City	2A Bourne Road, Colchester	296 yd
Oh My Cod	73A Mersea Road, Colchester	691 yd
Momosh food to go	Abbots Activity Centre, 39 Ladbrook Drive	706 yd
Zara Fish bar	Zara's Fish Bar, 64 Barrack Street	834 yd
Noodle Express	34 Barrack Street, Colchester	844 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lidi	Lidl Supermarket, 118 Abbots Road	692 yd
East of England Co-op	90 Wimpole Road, Colchester	697 yd
East of England Co-op	193 Old Heath Road, Colchester	823 yd
Aldi Supermarket	Magdalen Street, Colchester	875 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Old Heath Recreation Ground OLD HEATH ROAD	grass pitches	310 yd
St George'S New Town Junior School CANTERBURY ROAD	grass pitches	522 yd
Paxmans Athletic & Social Club (Closed) Hythe Hill	grass pitches	837 yd
Bannatyne Health Club (Colchester) HEATH HOUSE HEATH HOUSE GRANGE WAY	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,002 yd
House Of Gain - Strength Gym BROOK STREET BUSINESS CENTRE BROOK STREET BUSINESS CENTRE BROOK STREET	health and fitness suite	1,071 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	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%

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	53.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	113.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of CO2 7LJ