Maypole Green Road is in Colchester and in Colchester district. CO2 9QW is located in the Shrub End electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Colchester. This postcode has been in use since 1996-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Maypole Green Road, Colchester, CO2 9QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO2 9NX, CO2 9PN, CO2 9PG, CO2 9NY, CO2 9PQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CO2 9QW has a slightly higher male population, with 53% of residents 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 | 47.3% | 47% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 52.7% | 53% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
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 | 31.8% | 29.6% | -2.2% | 37.9% | -8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.3% | 45.8% | 3.5% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 20.5% | 17.2% | -3.3% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 53.4% | 44.3% | -9.1% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 39.7% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 6.1% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 10.5% | 3.2% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 15.9% | 13.9% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.7% | 11.4% | -11.3% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 15.8% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 3% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 15.8% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.7% | 36.6% | 13.9% | 33.8% | 2.8% |
| Other | 5% | 3.5% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.9% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 3.1% | 0.4% | -2.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.8% | 91.9% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 10.5% |
In this area, 89.8% 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 | 88.5% | 89.8% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 4.7% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.5% | 89.8% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.6% | 7.6% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 0.4% | -7.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 51.7% | 46.2% | 5.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maypole Green Road was 36.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.1% lower than the Shrub End average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Maypole Green Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Shrub End and the 218th lowest crime rate of 615 local areas in Colchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 13.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 Maypole Green Road, Colchester, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-10-04 | £277,578 |
| 54 Maypole Green Road, Colchester, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £281,000 | 2024-09-19 | £283,634 |
| 61 Maypole Green Road, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-07-19 | £325,988 |
| 67 Maypole Green Road, Colchester, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £277,000 | 2024-03-28 | £289,863 |
| 72 Maypole Green Road, Colchester, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £311,000 | 2023-05-19 | £313,916 |
CO2 9QW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CO2 9QW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester Camulodunum Way , Berechurch Hall Road CO2 9RA | 3out of 4 | 325 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montgomery Junior School, Colchester Baronswood Way , CO2 9QG | 3out of 4 | 517 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montgomery Infant School and Nursery, Colchester Baronswood Way , CO2 9QG | 4out of 4 | 517 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Iceni Academy Gloucester Avenue , Shrub End CO2 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,150 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 | 1,150 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paxman Academy Paxman Avenue , CO2 9DB | - not rated | 1,426 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Lord Audley School Monkwick Avenue , Monkwick CO2 8NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,975 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Philip Morant School and College Rembrandt Way , CO3 4QS | 1out of 4 | 2,331 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic College Norman Way , CO3 3US | 3out of 4 | 2,774 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colchester County High School for Girls Norman Way , CO3 3US | 4out of 4 | 2,774 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 3,666 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colchester Institute Sheepen Road , CO3 3LL | - not rated | 3,849 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester High School Wellesley Road , CO3 3HD | - not rated | 3,064 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford House School 2 Lexden Road , CO3 3NE | - not rated | 3,098 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's School for Girls 91 Lexden Road , CO3 3RB | - not rated | 3,143 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Kingswode Hoe School Sussex Road , CO3 3QJ | 3out of 4 | 3,391 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lexden Springs School Winstree Road , CO3 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 3,816 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherpa Food | 35 Ebony Close, Colchester | 867 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Michaels Primary And Nursery School CAMULODUNUM WAY | grass pitches | 341 yd |
| Montgomery Junior School MONTGOMERY COUNTY JUNIOR AND INFANTS SCHOOL MONTGOMERY COUNTY JUNIOR AND INFANTS SCHOOL BARONSWOOD WAY | grass pitches | 530 yd |
| Birch Grove Golf Club LAYER ROAD | golf | 813 yd |
| Military Corrective Training Centre BERECHURCH HALL CAMP BERECHURCH HALL CAMP BERECHURCH HALL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,051 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 | 74 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.