Haven Road is in Colchester and in Colchester district. CO2 8FU is located in the Old Heath and The Hythe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Colchester. This postcode has been in use since 2014-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Haven Road, Colchester, CO2 8FU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO2 8GQ, CO2 8FN, CO2 8GN, CO2 8FX, CO2 8FP, CO2 8HU, CO2 8YS, CO2 8FQ, CO2 8GE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CO2 8FU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.6% of residents 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 | 56% | 55.6% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 4.6% |
| Male | 44% | 44.4% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -4.6% |
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 8FU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 95% 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 | 74.1% | 95% | 20.9% | 37.9% | 57.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.3% | 3.6% | -12.7% | 44.2% | -40.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 1% | -6.2% | 9.1% | -8.1% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (93.3%) 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 | 64.9% | 60.3% | -4.6% | 48.4% | 11.9% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 33% | 3.9% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 5% | 6.1% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -6.6% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
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 8FU this area, 3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower 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 20.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8% | 3% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -15.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 2.6% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 5.1% | -6.9% | 13.4% | -8.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 35.5% | 62.7% | 27.2% | 16.9% | 45.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.3% | 20.4% | -7.9% | 33.8% | -13.4% |
| Other | 7.6% | 4.3% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 10.2% | 7.4% | 0.7% | 9.5% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 5.6% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 7.7% | 6.6% | 1.6% | 6.1% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 21.5% | 18.0% | 2.5% | 19.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 1.0% | 2.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 0.8% | -2.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 77% | 35.6% | -41.4% | 81.4% | -45.8% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 1.1% | 4.5% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 61.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73% | 61.8% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -21.4% |
| European Union | 11.7% | 15% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 8.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 7.6% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.9% | 14.9% | 6.0% | 5.6% | 9.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73% | 62.1% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -21.1% |
| 10+ Years | 8.5% | 12.1% | 3.6% | 9.8% | 2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.9% | 2.5% | -6.4% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 5.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 17.6% | 13.0% | 1.9% | 15.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.5% | 76.7% | -11.2% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5.1% | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 8.1% | 0.3% | 7.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.1% | 0.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24% | 37.2% | -13.2% |
| Christian | 24.5% | 46.2% | -21.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.5% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 7.2% | 6.5% | 0.7% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 35.7% | 6.0% | 29.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Haven Road was 91.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.6% lower than the New Town and Christ Church average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Haven Road has the 24th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in New Town and Christ Church and the 181st highest crime rate of 615 local areas in Colchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managers Office The Maltings Haven Road, Colchester, Essex Other, an established residential building | £59,900,000 | 2017-07-07 | £62,469,074 |
| Unit 17 Haven Road, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2003-07-01 | £340,622 |
CO2 8FU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 8FU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 519 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 135 |
| Full-Time Employee | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendall Church of England Primary School Recreation Road , CO1 2HH | 3out of 4 | 418 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Heath Community Primary School Old Heath Road , CO2 8DD | 3out of 4 | 1,183 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity Primary Academy Hickory Avenue , Greenstead CO4 3QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,196 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. George's School Canterbury Road , CO2 7RU | 3out of 4 | 1,307 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester Priory Street , CO1 2QB | 4out of 4 | 1,732 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester Academy Hawthorn Avenue , CO4 3JL | 3out of 4 | 2,025 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Lord Audley School Monkwick Avenue , Monkwick CO2 8NJ | 3out of 4 | 2,197 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colchester Royal Grammar School Lexden Road , CO3 3ND | 4out of 4 | 3,041 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Helena School Sheepen Road , CO3 3LE | 3out of 4 | 3,371 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic College Norman Way , CO3 3US | 3out of 4 | 3,863 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2,700 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colchester Institute Sheepen Road , CO3 3LL | - not rated | 3,257 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Essex Wivenhoe Park , CO4 3SQ | - not rated | 1,443 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colchester High School Wellesley Road , CO3 3HD | - not rated | 2,797 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford House School 2 Lexden Road , CO3 3NE | - not rated | 3,010 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswode Hoe School Sussex Road , CO3 3QJ | 3out of 4 | 3,606 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's School for Girls 91 Lexden Road , CO3 3RB | - not rated | 3,704 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bambu | 95 Quayside Drive, Colchester | 169 yd | |
| Bambu Vietnamese | Bambu, 95 Quayside Drive | 169 yd | |
| Pizza Night Plus | 2 Lightship Way, Colchester | 269 yd | |
| Subway | 28 Lightship Way, Colchester | 294 yd | |
| OM | Momosh Food Box Ltd Unit 3, Colne Reach | 337 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 30 Lightship Way, Colchester | 337 yd | |
| Food sooo Good | Food Sooo Good, 91 Hythe Hill | 606 yd | |
| China City | 2A Bourne Road, Colchester | 1,068 yd | |
| Zara Fish bar | Zara's Fish Bar, 64 Barrack Street | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| UniMart Asian Supermarket | Flat 1, Flats 1 to 117 | 355 yd | |
| East of England Co-op | 193 Old Heath Road, Colchester | 727 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (Colchester East) TECHNOLOGY HOUSE TECHNOLOGY HOUSE HAVEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 222 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Colchester) HEATH HOUSE HEATH HOUSE GRANGE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 709 yd |
| Old Heath Recreation Ground OLD HEATH ROAD | grass pitches | 857 yd |
| Paxmans Athletic & Social Club (Closed) Hythe Hill | grass pitches | 901 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 | 0.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.