Smallwood Road, Colchester, CO2 9HB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CO2 9HB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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	53.3%	53.7%	0.4%	51.0%	2.7%
Male	46.7%	46.3%	-0.4%	49.0%	-2.7%

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	30.8%	35%	4.2%	37.9%	-2.9%
Married: Opposite sex	38.9%	39.3%	0.4%	44.2%	-4.9%
Separated	5.3%	5.6%	0.3%	2.2%	3.4%
Divorced	12.5%	12%	-0.5%	9.1%	2.9%
Widowed	12.5%	8.1%	-4.4%	6.1%	2.0%

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	41.1%	43.6%	2.5%	48.4%	-4.8%
Good health	30.5%	33.1%	2.6%	33.6%	-0.5%
Fair health	19.9%	14.6%	-5.3%	12.7%	1.9%
Bad health	6.9%	7.3%	0.4%	4.0%	3.3%
Very bad health	1.6%	1.4%	-0.2%	1.2%	0.2%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	31.3%	18.8%	-12.5%	18.2%	0.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.8%	17.9%	1.1%	9.6%	8.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.7%	10.3%	-10.4%	13.4%	-3.1%
Apprenticeship	2.4%	3.4%	1.0%	5.3%	-1.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.2%	17.1%	8.9%	16.9%	0.2%
Degree or Similar	16.8%	29.1%	12.3%	33.8%	-4.7%
Other	3.8%	3.4%	-0.4%	2.8%	0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.7% 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)
Chinese	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Pakistani	0%	1%	1.0%	2.7%	-1.7%
Other Asian	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	3.3%	4.5%	1.2%	2.5%	2.0%
Other Black	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.4%	1.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	95.1%	91.7%	-3.4%	81.4%	10.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.2% 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	94.7%	87.2%	-7.5%	83.2%	4.0%
European Union	1.6%	7.6%	6.0%	6.1%	1.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	2.4%	3.1%	0.7%	2.7%	0.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	1.4%	0.6%	5.6%	-4.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.3%	87.2%	-7.1%	83.2%	4.0%
10+ Years	1.2%	9%	7.8%	9.8%	-0.8%
5-10 Years	0%	2.8%	2.8%	2.9%	-0.1%
2-5 Years	2%	1%	-1.0%	2.2%	-1.2%
Less than 2 years	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	73.4%	76.7%	-3.3%
Germany	1%	0.2%	0.8%
Lithuania	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Poland	2.4%	1.3%	1.1%
Romania	1.7%	0.9%	0.8%
South and Eastern Africa	1%	0.2%	0.8%
Southern Asia	1%	1.2%	-0.2%
No passport held	18.7%	13.5%	5.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42%	37.2%	4.8%
Christian	49.7%	46.2%	3.5%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Muslim	1%	6.5%	-5.5%
Not answered	6.6%	6.0%	0.6%

Safety

Is Smallwood Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Smallwood Road was 102.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.7% higher than the Shrub End average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Smallwood Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Shrub End and the 158th highest crime rate of 615 local areas in Colchester .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£48,300

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in CO2 9HB, 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 - 5/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 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 - 2/10 (very 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) - 6/10 (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) - 6/10 (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 Smallwood Road are based on 44 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 Smallwood Road, Colchester, CO2 9HB

Estimated Average Property Prices for CO2 9HB

Average Price
£232,112

Semi-Detached
£284,040

Terraced
£290,694

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£179,352

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Smallwood Road

Average Price
£239,386

Semi-Detached
£274,116

Terraced
£231,877

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£180,052

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Smallwood Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
46 Smallwood Road, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2024-06-21	£290,381
25 Smallwood Road, Colchester, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£207,000	2023-10-12	£211,437
17 Smallwood Road, Colchester, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£190,000	2022-10-28	£182,346
23 Smallwood Road, Colchester, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£180,000	2022-05-12	£179,435
29 Smallwood Road, Colchester, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£186,500	2022-05-03	£185,915

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CO2 9HB

Employment

CO2 9HB 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	87
Part-Time Employee	39
Retired	32
Self-Employed	24
Long-Term Sick or disabled	16
Student (economically inactive)	11
Looking after home or family	10
Unemployed	8
Other	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Human health and social work activities	20
Education	15
Construction	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Manufacturing	9
Other	8
Transport and storage	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Real estate activities	3
Information and communication	2
Financial and insurance activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gosbecks Primary School Owen Ward Close , Shrub End CO2 9DG	3out of 4	360 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Iceni Academy Gloucester Avenue , Shrub End CO2 9AZ	3out of 4	568 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
King's Ford Infant School and Nursery Gloucester Avenue , Shrub End CO2 9AZ	3out of 4	568 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Prettygate Junior School Plume Avenue , CO3 4PH	3out of 4	808 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Prettygate Infant School Plume Avenue , CO3 4PH	3out of 4	808 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Paxman Academy Paxman Avenue , CO2 9DB	- not rated	107 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Philip Morant School and College Rembrandt Way , CO3 4QS	1out of 4	1,185 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Benedict's Catholic College Norman Way , CO3 3US	3out of 4	1,708 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Colchester County High School for Girls Norman Way , CO3 3US	4out of 4	1,708 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Colchester Royal Grammar School Lexden Road , CO3 3ND	4out of 4	2,275 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Colchester Institute Sheepen Road , CO3 3LL	- not rated	3,038 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Sixth Form College Colchester North Hill , CO1 1SN	- not rated	3,040 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	2,147 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School
Oxford House School 2 Lexden Road , CO3 3NE	- not rated	2,368 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Colchester High School Wellesley Road , CO3 3HD	- not rated	2,425 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kingswode Hoe School Sussex Road , CO3 3QJ	3out of 4	2,440 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lexden Springs School Winstree Road , CO3 0PZ	3out of 4	2,530 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Paxman Acadamy	The Paxman Academy, Paxman Avenue	205 yd
The Berechurch Arms	177 Shrub End Road, Colchester	612 yd
Lifehouse	46 King Harold Road, Colchester	816 yd
Sherpa Food	35 Ebony Close, Colchester	948 yd
Colchester Indoor Bowls Club	Fitzgilbert Road, Colchester	1,011 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Ancient Briton	17 Iceni Way, Colchester		280 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
John's fish bar	John's Fish Bar 9 The Square, Iceni Way		140 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lidl Store	Lidl, 117 Gosbecks Road		323 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Stanway Federation Learning Centre (Closed) Paxman Avenue	grass pitches	223 yd
Iceni Academy GLOUCESTER AVENUE	grass pitches	445 yd
Gosbecks Primary School OWEN WARD CLOSE	grass pitches	544 yd
Shrub End Sports Ground SHRUB END SPORTS GROUND SHRUB END SPORTS GROUND BOADICEA WAY	artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches	751 yd
Prettygate Junior School PLUME AVENUE	grass pitches	892 yd
West End Sports Ground WEST END SPORTS GROUND WEST END SPORTS GROUND SHRUB END ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	932 yd
Colchester Indoor Bowls Club FITZGILBERT ROAD	indoor bowls	1,036 yd
Montgomery Junior School MONTGOMERY COUNTY JUNIOR AND INFANTS SCHOOL MONTGOMERY COUNTY JUNIOR AND INFANTS SCHOOL BARONSWOOD WAY	grass pitches	1,039 yd
St Michaels Primary And Nursery School CAMULODUNUM WAY	grass pitches	1,050 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	75 Mbit/s
Average download speed	103.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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