Stable Road is in Colchester and in Colchester district. CO2 7TL 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 2017-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stable Road, Colchester, CO2 7TL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO2 7GN, CO2 7AP, CO2 7NE, CO2 7GF, CO2 7NJ, CO2 7NG, CO2 7NA, CO2 7NF, CO2 7GE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CO2 7TL is primarily male, with 57.4% of the population 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 | 48.8% | 42.6% | -6.2% | 51.0% | -8.4% |
| Male | 51.2% | 57.4% | 6.2% | 49.0% | 8.4% |
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 7TL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68% 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 | 47.9% | 68% | 20.1% | 37.9% | 30.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.4% | 21.6% | -15.8% | 44.2% | -22.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 6.7% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.2%) 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 | 57.7% | 61.6% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 13.2% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 30.6% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 9% | 5.8% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -6.9% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 7TL this area, 6.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.1% | 6.3% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 10.9% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 16.7% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 5.2% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17% | 23.4% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.5% | 34.4% | -6.1% | 33.8% | 0.6% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 88.3% | 82.3% | -6.0% | 81.4% | 0.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.7% | 4.2% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 79.2% 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 | 87.3% | 79.2% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -4.0% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 10% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.5% | 79.8% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 8.6% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 6.2% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 1.9% | -5.1% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.1% | 76.7% | -11.6% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 7.4% | 1.5% | 5.9% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.1% | 13.5% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.5% | 37.2% | 21.3% |
| Christian | 32.6% | 46.2% | -13.6% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stable Road was 135.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.9% higher than the New Town and Christ Church average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stable Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in New Town and Christ Church and the 101st highest crime rate of 615 local areas in Colchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 94.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Whitworth House Stable Road, Colchester, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2025-05-08 | £170,000 |
| 56 Whitworth House Stable Road, Colchester, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-03-31 | £218,169 |
| 5 Whitworth House Stable Road, Colchester, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-08-14 | £163,080 |
| 25 Whitworth House Stable Road, Colchester, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-03-06 | £196,176 |
| 3 Whitworth House Stable Road, Colchester, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-01-03 | £161,697 |
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 50 |
| Human health and social work activities | 50 |
| Education | 47 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 38 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Other | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 542 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamilton Primary School Constantine Road , CO3 3GB | 4out of 4 | 564 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. George's School Canterbury Road , CO2 7RU | 3out of 4 | 1,204 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester Priory Street , CO1 2QB | 4out of 4 | 1,320 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Primary School and Nursery John Harper Street , CO1 1RP | 3out of 4 | 1,511 yd | Community school | 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 | 646 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic College Norman Way , CO3 3US | 3out of 4 | 1,402 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colchester County High School for Girls Norman Way , CO3 3US | 4out of 4 | 1,402 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Helena School Sheepen Road , CO3 3LE | 3out of 4 | 1,493 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Philip Morant School and College Rembrandt Way , CO3 4QS | 1out of 4 | 1,632 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | 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 | 926 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colchester Institute Sheepen Road , CO3 3LL | - not rated | 1,294 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 | 469 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford House School 2 Lexden Road , CO3 3NE | - not rated | 659 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswode Hoe School Sussex Road , CO3 3QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's School for Girls 91 Lexden Road , CO3 3RB | - not rated | 1,286 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| North East Essex Co-operative Academy Turner Road , Mile End CO4 5LB | 3out of 4 | 3,682 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zizzi | 12 Headgate, Colchester | 565 yd | |
| Chef Canton | 2A Crouch Street East, Colchester | 578 yd | |
| Beacon House | 24 Crouch Street East, Colchester | 579 yd | |
| Noodle Zone | 19-21 Crouch Street East, Colchester | 601 yd | |
| Becana's | 7 Crouch Street East, Colchester | 605 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ale House | 82 Butt Road, Colchester | 323 yd | |
| Highways Social Club | Highways Sports Club, 10 Walsingham Road | 423 yd | |
| The Officers Club | 25St. Johns Green, Colchester | 561 yd | |
| Bull Hotel | The Bull Hotel, 2-4 Crouch Street East | 577 yd | |
| The Purple Dog | 42 Eld Lane, Colchester | 703 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodrum Grill | 12 Crouch Street East, Colchester | 577 yd | |
| Masala Delight Takeaway | 34A Mersea Road, Colchester | 602 yd | |
| Expert Food Brands | EXPERT FOOD BRANDS, 44 Osborne Street | 669 yd | |
| The Brewers Arms | 31 Osborne Street, Colchester | 671 yd | |
| Grand Feast Takeaway | 20 Osborne Street, Colchester | 701 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Plc | Iceland Foods Limited 25-26 St Johns Walk, St Johns Street | 558 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 46 Crouch Street West | 653 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Layer Road, Colchester | 813 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket, 11-14 Priory Walk | 952 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Colchester Garrison Athletics Stadium ABBEYFIELDS SPORTS FIELD ABBEYFIELDS SPORTS FIELD CIRCULAR ROAD NORTH | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 174 yd |
| Arena Sports & Leisure Club (Closed) Circular Road East | health and fitness suite | 341 yd |
| The Colchester Officers' Club ST. JOHNS GREEN | tennis courts | 587 yd |
| Colchester Royal Grammar School LEXDEN ROAD | swimming pool | 787 yd |
| The Gym (Colchester) 20-28 20-28 QUEEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 906 yd |
| The Sixth Form College Colchester NORTH HILL | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 978 yd |
| St George'S New Town Junior School CANTERBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,061 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 | 193.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 31 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.