Iceni Way is in Colchester and in Colchester district. CO2 9EH is located in the Shrub End electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Colchester. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Iceni Way, Colchester, CO2 9EH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO2 9EG, CO2 9EQ, CO2 9ER, CO2 9ED, CO2 9HR, CO2 9LB, CO2 9BA, CO2 9HN, CO2 9EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CO2 9EH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 56% 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 | 61.4% | 56% | -5.4% | 51.0% | 5.0% |
| Male | 38.6% | 44% | 5.4% | 49.0% | -5.0% |
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 | 30.4% | 40.6% | 10.2% | 37.9% | 2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.9% | 35% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -9.2% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 15.5% | 15.7% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 6.6% |
| Widowed | 11.6% | 6.1% | -5.5% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 37.8% | 46.8% | 9.0% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 30.2% | -6.5% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 13.3% | -3.4% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 7.2% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
In the area around CO2 9EH this area, 33.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.7% | 33.7% | -5.0% | 18.2% | 15.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.5% | 7.5% | -14.0% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 12.1% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 5.5% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.1% | 13.1% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.5% | 24.6% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -9.2% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.5% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 91.6% | 81.3% | -10.3% | 81.4% | -0.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 84.4% 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 | 92% | 84.4% | -7.6% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 6.9% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2% | 4% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 4% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90% | 84.4% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 10.5% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.8% | 0.7% | -8.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.4% | 13.5% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Iceni Way was 480.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 454.1% higher than the Shrub End average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Iceni Way has the highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Shrub End and the 14th highest crime rate of 619 local areas in Colchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 194.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ancient Briton Gloucester Avenue, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2008-08-08 | £112,140 |
| 5 Iceni Way, Colchester, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £67,500 | 2002-04-05 | £157,442 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Ford Academy Gloucester Avenue , Shrub End CO2 9AZ | - not rated | 141 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Ford Junior School Gloucester Avenue , Shrub End CO2 9AZ | - not rated | 141 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Ford Infant School and Nursery Gloucester Avenue , Shrub End CO2 9AZ | - not rated | 141 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montgomery Primary School, Colchester Baronswood Way , CO2 9QG | 3out of 4 | 747 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montgomery Infant School and Nursery, Colchester Baronswood Way , CO2 9QG | - not rated | 747 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderman Blaxill School Paxman Avenue , CO2 9DQ | - not rated | 492 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paxman Academy Paxman Avenue , CO2 9DB | 3out of 4 | 522 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Philip Morant School and College Rembrandt Way , CO3 4QS | 3out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Philip Morant School and College Rembrandt Way , CO3 4QS | - not rated | 1,396 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Philip Morant School and College Rembrandt Way , CO3 4QS | - not rated | 1,396 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,838 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College Colchester North Hill , CO1 1SN | - not rated | 2,839 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colchester Institute Sheepen Road , CO3 3LL | - not rated | 2,926 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's School for Girls 91 Lexden Road , CO3 3RB | - not rated | 2,133 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Oxford House School 2 Lexden Road , CO3 3NE | - not rated | 2,203 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colchester Prep & High School Wellesley Road , CO3 3HD | - not rated | 2,217 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswode Hoe School Sussex Road , CO3 3QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,401 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswode Hoe School Sussex Road , CO3 3QJ | - not rated | 2,401 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paxman Acadamy | The Paxman Academy, Paxman Avenue | 520 yd | |
| Sherpa Food | 35 Ebony Close, Colchester | 597 yd | |
| Colchester Indoor Bowls Club | Fitzgilbert Road, Colchester | 867 yd | |
| West End Bowls Club | Fitzgilbert Road, Colchester | 867 yd | |
| Arclight Bowls Club | Fitzgilbert Road, Colchester | 867 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ancient Briton | 17 Iceni Way, Colchester | 88 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| John's fish bar | John's Fish Bar 9 The Square, Iceni Way | 221 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Store | Lidl, 117 Gosbecks Road | 629 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Iceni Academy GLOUCESTER AVENUE | grass pitches | 143 yd |
| The Stanway Federation Learning Centre (Closed) Paxman Avenue | grass pitches | 529 yd |
| Shrub End Sports Ground SHRUB END SPORTS GROUND SHRUB END SPORTS GROUND BOADICEA WAY | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches | 619 yd |
| Montgomery Junior School MONTGOMERY COUNTY JUNIOR AND INFANTS SCHOOL MONTGOMERY COUNTY JUNIOR AND INFANTS SCHOOL BARONSWOOD WAY | grass pitches | 745 yd |
| West End Sports Ground WEST END SPORTS GROUND WEST END SPORTS GROUND SHRUB END ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 827 yd |
| Colchester Indoor Bowls Club FITZGILBERT ROAD | indoor bowls | 889 yd |
| Gosbecks Primary School OWEN WARD CLOSE | grass pitches | 897 yd |
| St Michaels Primary And Nursery School CAMULODUNUM WAY | grass pitches | 918 yd |
| Prettygate Junior School PLUME AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,084 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.