Altbarn Road, Colchester, CO2 8LG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CO2 8LG is primarily male, with 53.1% 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	51.1%	46.9%	-4.2%	51.0%	-4.1%
Male	48.9%	53.1%	4.2%	49.0%	4.1%

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 8LG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 82.5% 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	73.4%	82.5%	9.1%	37.9%	44.6%
Married: Opposite sex	21.2%	12.3%	-8.9%	44.2%	-31.9%
Married: Same sex	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	3.6%	3.6%	0.0%	9.1%	-5.5%
Widowed	0.7%	0.8%	0.1%	6.1%	-5.3%

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 (88.9%) 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	60.8%	57.4%	-3.4%	48.4%	9.0%
Good health	32.6%	31.5%	-1.1%	33.6%	-2.1%
Fair health	5.6%	8.5%	2.9%	12.7%	-4.2%
Bad health	0.9%	1.9%	1.0%	4.0%	-2.1%
Very bad health	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%

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 8LG this area, 8% 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	6.2%	8%	1.8%	18.2%	-10.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.1%	2.4%	-6.7%	9.6%	-7.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	8.8%	10%	1.2%	13.4%	-3.4%
Apprenticeship	0%	1.6%	1.6%	5.3%	-3.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	31%	41.2%	10.2%	16.9%	24.3%
Degree or Similar	29.9%	32.8%	2.9%	33.8%	-1.0%
Other	15%	4%	-11.0%	2.8%	1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60% 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)
Chinese	5.6%	2.2%	-3.4%	0.7%	1.5%
Indian	1.9%	2.6%	0.7%	3.1%	-0.5%
Pakistani	2.2%	1.5%	-0.7%	2.7%	-1.2%
Other Asian	0.6%	3.7%	3.1%	1.6%	2.1%
Black African	4.4%	15.9%	11.5%	2.5%	13.4%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	1.0%	0.1%
Other Black	0.6%	2.6%	2.0%	0.5%	2.1%
Mixed White and Asian	1.9%	1.9%	0.0%	0.8%	1.1%
Mixed White and African	1.3%	1.5%	0.2%	0.4%	1.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	1.5%	1.2%	0.9%	0.6%
Mixed Other	2.2%	0.7%	-1.5%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	68.3%	60%	-8.3%	81.4%	-21.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.1%	-0.1%
Arab	9.7%	1.9%	-7.8%	0.6%	1.3%
Other	0.3%	3%	2.7%	1.6%	1.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 56.4% 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	48%	56.4%	8.4%	83.2%	-26.8%
European Union	25.1%	19.4%	-5.7%	6.1%	13.3%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	1.5%	1.2%	0.8%	0.7%
Africa	2.5%	8.8%	6.3%	2.7%	6.1%
Middle East and Asia	20.4%	10.3%	-10.1%	5.6%	4.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	3.8%	3.7%	-0.1%	1.3%	2.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	47.6%	56.6%	9.0%	83.2%	-26.6%
10+ Years	22.3%	9.9%	-12.4%	9.8%	0.1%
5-10 Years	22.3%	10.3%	-12.0%	2.9%	7.4%
2-5 Years	5.6%	8.5%	2.9%	2.2%	6.3%
Less than 2 years	2.2%	14.7%	12.5%	1.9%	12.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	59.8%	76.7%	-16.9%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
France	1.5%	0.3%	1.2%
Germany	1.1%	0.2%	0.9%
Italy	3.3%	0.6%	2.7%
Portugal	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Spain	2.6%	0.4%	2.2%
Lithuania	2.2%	0.3%	1.9%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Romania	5.2%	0.9%	4.3%
Other EU countries	3.7%	1.5%	2.2%
Turkey	1.5%	0.1%	1.4%
Central and Western Africa	2.6%	0.3%	2.3%
South and Eastern Africa	1.5%	0.2%	1.3%
Eastern Asia	2.2%	0.3%	1.9%
Southern Asia	1.1%	1.2%	-0.1%
South-East Asia	1.8%	0.2%	1.6%
Central Asia	0.4%	0.0%	0.4%
Central and South America	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
No passport held	7.4%	13.5%	-6.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.8%	37.2%	5.6%
Christian	38%	46.2%	-8.2%
Buddhist	1.5%	0.5%	1.0%
Hindu	2.2%	1.7%	0.5%
Muslim	7.7%	6.5%	1.2%
Not answered	7.7%	6.0%	1.7%

Safety

Is Altbarn Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Altbarn Road was 314.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 98.3% higher than the Greenstead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Altbarn Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 80 local areas in Greenstead and the 28th highest crime rate of 619 local areas in Colchester .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 202.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.2%.

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Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£33,900

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in CO2 8LG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 10/10 (very 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 - 8/10 (high )
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) - 7/10 (above 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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Altbarn Road are based on 2 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 Altbarn Road, Colchester, CO2 8LG

Estimated Average Property Prices for CO2 8LG

Average Price
£1,209,907

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,209,907

Estimated Average Property Prices for Altbarn Road

Average Price
£1,187,862

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,187,862

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Altbarn Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1B Altbarn Road, Colchester, Essex Other, an established residential building	£712,800	2021-03-01	£732,890
1A Altbarn Road, Colchester, Essex Other, an established residential building	£1,500,000	2016-10-31	£1,632,458

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CO2 8LG

Employment

CO2 8LG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 8LG 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

Student (economically inactive)	86
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	72
Full-Time Employee	35
Part-Time Employee	20
Self-Employed	9
Retired	7
Unemployed	6
Other	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Looking after home or family	5

Employment Industry

Education	25
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Human health and social work activities	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Manufacturing	10
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Information and communication	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Other	5
Transport and storage	4
Construction	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Real estate activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Andrew's Junior School Hickory Avenue , Greenstead Estate CO4 3QJ	- not rated	698 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Unity Primary Academy Hickory Avenue , Greenstead CO4 3QJ	- not rated	710 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Greenstead, St Andrew's Nursery and Infant School Hickory Avenue , Greenstead CO4 3QJ	- not rated	710 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kendall Church of England Primary School Recreation Road , CO1 2HH	- not rated	890 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Old Heath Community Primary School Old Heath Road , CO2 8DD	3out of 4	1,590 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Colchester Academy Hawthorn Avenue , CO4 3JL	3out of 4	1,541 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sir Charles Lucas Arts College Hawthorn Avenue , CO4 3JL	- not rated	1,541 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Thomas Lord Audley School Monkwick Avenue , Monkwick CO2 8NJ	3out of 4	2,669 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Thomas Lord Audley School Monkwick Avenue , Monkwick CO2 8NJ	- not rated	2,669 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Colchester Royal Grammar School Lexden Road , CO3 3ND	- not rated	3,240 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	2,792 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Sixth Form College Colchester North Hill , CO1 1SN	- not rated	2,792 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Colchester Institute Sheepen Road , CO3 3LL	- not rated	3,336 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Ramparts Christian School C.O.22 Tipett Close Tippett Close , CO4 3UJ	- not rated	369 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
WoodGrove Donyland House , 45 Harsnett Road CO1 2HS	- not rated	1,034 yd	Other independent special school	No	Boys	More About School
University of Essex Wivenhoe Park , CO4 3SQ	- not rated	1,381 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Convent School 48 Priory Street , CO1 2QB	- not rated	1,722 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Donylands Lodge Education Unit Fingringhoe Road , Rowhedge CO5 7JL	- not rated	2,603 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
OM	Momosh Food Box Ltd Unit 3, Colne Reach	312 yd
Pizza Night Plus	2 Lightship Way, Colchester	383 yd
Subway	28 Lightship Way, Colchester	429 yd
Bambu	95 Quayside Drive, Colchester	455 yd
Bambu Vietnamese	Bambu, 95 Quayside Drive	455 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Greenstead Association Social Club	Blackthorn Avenue, Colchester		916 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Food sooo Good	Food Sooo Good, 91 Hythe Hill	355 yd
Domino's Pizza	30 Lightship Way, Colchester	515 yd
Zara Fish bar	Zara's Fish Bar, 64 Barrack Street	1,005 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
UniMart Asian Supermarket	Flat 1, Flats 1 to 117		591 yd
One Stop	24-26 Hunwicke Road, Colchester		791 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Anytime Fitness (Colchester East) TECHNOLOGY HOUSE TECHNOLOGY HOUSE HAVEN ROAD	health and fitness suite	609 yd
Unity Academy HICKORY AVENUE	grass pitches	695 yd
Paxmans Athletic & Social Club (Closed) Hythe Hill	grass pitches	811 yd
Old Heath Recreation Ground OLD HEATH ROAD	grass pitches	1,042 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	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%

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%

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

Overview of CO2 8LG