Barn Hall Avenue is in Colchester and in Colchester district. CO2 8TE 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barn Hall Avenue, Colchester, CO2 8TE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO2 8TL, CO2 8TJ, CO2 8TD, CO2 8TN, CO2 8TH, CO2 8AB, CO2 8SZ, CO2 8TQ, CO2 8AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CO2 8TE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 49.1% | 52.6% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 50.9% | 47.4% | -3.5% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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% | 33.7% | -0.3% | 37.9% | -4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.9% | 46.5% | -2.4% | 44.2% | 2.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 4% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 10.4% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 4.7% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 40.6% | 41.7% | 1.1% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 37.7% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 16.3% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.3% | 21.5% | -4.8% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.5% | 12.4% | -7.1% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 14.1% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 5.7% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 16.4% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.3% | 28.2% | 9.9% | 33.8% | -5.6% |
| Other | 5.7% | 1.7% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 1.1% | -2.0% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94% | 92.3% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 10.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 88.6% 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 | 93.1% | 88.6% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 4.8% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 88.9% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.7% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0.6% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.2% | 76.7% | -0.5% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.3% | 13.5% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.7% | 37.2% | 11.5% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barn Hall Avenue was 16.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.3% lower than the Berechurch average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Barn Hall Avenue has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Berechurch and the 76th lowest crime rate of 615 local areas in Colchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Barn Hall Avenue, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-06-24 | £512,604 |
| 17 Barn Hall Avenue, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2021-02-10 | £336,552 |
| 19 Barn Hall Avenue, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2020-08-06 | £386,358 |
| 31 Barn Hall Avenue, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2020-02-06 | £328,725 |
| 18 Barn Hall Avenue, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2018-12-17 | £329,650 |
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 351 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. George's School Canterbury Road , CO2 7RU | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Heath Community Primary School Old Heath Road , CO2 8DD | 3out of 4 | 998 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkwick Infant and Nursery School School Road , Monkwick CO2 8NN | 3out of 4 | 1,355 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkwick Junior School School Road , CO2 8NN | 2out of 4 | 1,430 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 1,432 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colchester Royal Grammar School Lexden Road , CO3 3ND | 4out of 4 | 2,651 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Colchester Academy Hawthorn Avenue , CO4 3JL | 3out of 4 | 2,741 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helena School Sheepen Road , CO3 3LE | 3out of 4 | 3,200 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic College Norman Way , CO3 3US | 3out of 4 | 3,385 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 | 2,501 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colchester Institute Sheepen Road , CO3 3LL | - not rated | 3,050 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 | 1,977 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colchester High School Wellesley Road , CO3 3HD | - not rated | 2,428 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford House School 2 Lexden Road , CO3 3NE | - not rated | 2,642 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswode Hoe School Sussex Road , CO3 3QJ | 3out of 4 | 3,262 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's School for Girls 91 Lexden Road , CO3 3RB | - not rated | 3,303 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakeoffee | 211 Old Heath Road, Colchester | 453 yd | |
| Bourne and Bread | 26 Bourne Road, Colchester | 699 yd | |
| St Stephen's Church Centre | Church Hall, St Stephens Church | 775 yd | |
| The Eat Inn Diner | 6 Grange Way, Colchester | 838 yd | |
| Bambu | 95 Quayside Drive, Colchester | 906 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Mortar | 120 Military Road, Colchester | 870 yd | |
| The British Grenadier | 67 Military Road, Colchester | 1,029 yd | |
| The Grapes | 87 Mersea Road, Colchester | 1,053 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Momosh food to go | Abbots Activity Centre, 39 Ladbrook Drive | 742 yd | |
| China City | 2A Bourne Road, Colchester | 744 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 30 Lightship Way, Colchester | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-op | 193 Old Heath Road, Colchester | 364 yd | |
| Lidi | Lidl Supermarket, 118 Abbots Road | 496 yd | |
| UniMart Asian Supermarket | Flat 1, Flats 1 to 117 | 1,014 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bannatyne Health Club (Colchester) HEATH HOUSE HEATH HOUSE GRANGE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 551 yd |
| Old Heath Recreation Ground OLD HEATH ROAD | grass pitches | 657 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Colchester East) TECHNOLOGY HOUSE TECHNOLOGY HOUSE HAVEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 830 yd |
| St George'S New Town Junior School CANTERBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 963 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 284.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.