Monkwick Avenue, Colchester, CO2 8LR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CO2 8LR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.2%	51.3%	2.1%	51.0%	0.3%
Male	50.8%	48.7%	-2.1%	49.0%	-0.3%

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	34.4%	36.5%	2.1%	37.9%	-1.4%
Married: Opposite sex	38.2%	42.4%	4.2%	44.2%	-1.8%
Married: Same sex	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2.9%	3.1%	0.2%	2.2%	0.9%
Divorced	16.2%	12.9%	-3.3%	9.1%	3.8%
Widowed	7.1%	5.1%	-2.0%	6.1%	-1.0%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	40.2%	45.2%	5.0%	48.4%	-3.2%
Good health	39.2%	34%	-5.2%	33.6%	0.4%
Fair health	13.6%	15.2%	1.6%	12.7%	2.5%
Bad health	4%	3.5%	-0.5%	4.0%	-0.5%
Very bad health	3%	2.1%	-0.9%	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.

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 16.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	28.6%	25.5%	-3.1%	18.2%	7.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	22.4%	14.5%	-7.9%	9.6%	4.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.9%	18.8%	-1.1%	13.4%	5.4%
Apprenticeship	3.3%	6.7%	3.4%	5.3%	1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.6%	18%	6.4%	16.9%	1.1%
Degree or Similar	10.4%	16.1%	5.7%	33.8%	-17.7%
Other	3.7%	0.4%	-3.3%	2.8%	-2.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	2.1%	2.1%	1.1%	1.0%
Chinese	0.7%	0.6%	-0.1%	0.7%	-0.1%
Indian	0%	1.5%	1.5%	3.1%	-1.6%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Other Black	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	1.5%	1.2%	0.4%	1.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	2.7%	2.7%	0.9%	1.8%
Mixed Other	1%	1.2%	0.2%	0.8%	0.4%
White	97.3%	89.1%	-8.2%	81.4%	7.7%
Roma	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.1% 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	93%	89.1%	-3.9%	83.2%	5.9%
European Union	4%	8%	4.0%	6.1%	1.9%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.7%	2.4%	0.7%	5.6%	-3.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.7%	89.3%	-3.4%	83.2%	6.1%
10+ Years	0%	7.4%	7.4%	9.8%	-2.4%
5-10 Years	0%	1.5%	1.5%	2.9%	-1.4%
2-5 Years	2%	0.3%	-1.7%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	5.3%	1.5%	-3.8%	1.9%	-0.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	69%	76.7%	-7.7%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
France	1.5%	0.3%	1.2%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Poland	2.1%	1.3%	0.8%
Romania	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
No passport held	25.4%	13.5%	11.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	56%	37.2%	18.8%
Christian	31.6%	46.2%	-14.6%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	3.5%	6.5%	-3.0%
Sikh	1.5%	0.9%	0.6%
Other religion	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Not answered	5.9%	6.0%	-0.1%

Safety

Is Monkwick Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Monkwick Avenue was 27.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.9% lower than the Berechurch average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Monkwick Avenue has the 9th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Berechurch and the 151st lowest crime rate of 615 local areas in Colchester .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£44,400

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in CO2 8LR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 3/10 (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) - 8/10 (high )
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) - 5/10 (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 Monkwick Avenue are based on 168 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 Monkwick Avenue, Colchester, CO2 8LR

Estimated Average Property Prices for CO2 8LR

Average Price
£252,718

Semi-Detached
£253,751

Terraced
£251,685

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Monkwick Avenue

Average Price
£257,108

Semi-Detached
£261,162

Terraced
£257,411

Detached
£263,501

Flats/Maisonettes
£185,352

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Monkwick AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
103 Monkwick Avenue, Colchester, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£270,000	2021-09-22	£295,656
103 Monkwick Avenue, Colchester, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£239,999	2017-06-29	£291,127
196 Monkwick Avenue, Colchester, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£169,995	2016-01-29	£231,442
192 Monkwick Avenue, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£147,500	2012-03-30	£268,582
198 Monkwick Avenue, Colchester, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£125,000	2008-09-24	£229,602

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CO2 8LR

Employment

CO2 8LR 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 8LR 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	85
Retired	39
Part-Time Employee	36
Student (economically inactive)	23
Self-Employed	21
Looking after home or family	20
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Unemployed	8
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6

Employment Industry

Construction	24
Human health and social work activities	23
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Transport and storage	14
Administrative and support service activities	13
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Education	7
Manufacturing	6
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	6
Other	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Information and communication	4
Financial and insurance activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Monkwick Junior School School Road , CO2 8NN	2out of 4	661 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Monkwick Infant and Nursery School School Road , Monkwick CO2 8NN	3out of 4	695 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cherry Tree Academy Holt Drive , Mersea Road CO2 0BG	2out of 4	929 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Montgomery Junior School, Colchester Baronswood Way , CO2 9QG	3out of 4	1,609 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Montgomery Infant School and Nursery, Colchester Baronswood Way , CO2 9QG	4out of 4	1,609 yd	Community school	Yes	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	734 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Paxman Academy Paxman Avenue , CO2 9DB	- not rated	2,787 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Colchester Royal Grammar School Lexden Road , CO3 3ND	4out of 4	3,131 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Philip Morant School and College Rembrandt Way , CO3 4QS	1out of 4	3,195 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Benedict's Catholic College Norman Way , CO3 3US	3out of 4	3,408 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	3,469 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Colchester Institute Sheepen Road , CO3 3LL	- not rated	3,878 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	3,035 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oxford House School 2 Lexden Road , CO3 3NE	- not rated	3,182 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
University of Essex Wivenhoe Park , CO4 3SQ	- not rated	3,517 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's School for Girls 91 Lexden Road , CO3 3RB	- not rated	3,587 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School
Kingswode Hoe School Sussex Road , CO3 3QJ	3out of 4	3,716 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Caffe Mero	354 Mersea Road, Colchester	282 yd
COFFEEHOG	48A William Harris Way, Colchester	319 yd
The Mogul	20 Wethersfield Road, Colchester	334 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Silver Oyster	Queen Elizabeth Way, Colchester		898 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Dilan Kebab & Burger House	356A Mersea Road, Colchester		266 yd
China House	14 Wethersfield Road, Colchester		318 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Monkwick Junior School SCHOOL ROAD	grass pitches	728 yd
The Thomas Lord Audley School MONKWICK AVENUE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	796 yd
Cherry Tree Academy HOLT DRIVE	grass pitches	816 yd
Military Corrective Training Centre BERECHURCH HALL CAMP BERECHURCH HALL CAMP BERECHURCH HALL ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	933 yd
Corporal Budd Vc Gymnasium BERECHURCH ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	1,004 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	80.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	264 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	13.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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