Cobble Row is in Stanway, Colchester and in Colchester district. CO3 0GN is located in the Stanway electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Witham. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cobble Row, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0GN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO3 0GJ, CO3 0GL, CO3 0AE, CO3 0UQ, CO3 0GH, CO3 0UG, CO3 0AF, CO3 0AD, CO3 9BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CO3 0GN has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 46.2% | 50% | 3.8% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 53.8% | 50% | -3.8% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 33% | 33.1% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.5% | 43.6% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -0.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.9% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 13.5% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 7.2% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.9% | 48.2% | 2.3% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 38.9% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 10.1% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 18.3% | 14.8% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 10.4% | -7.9% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 14.6% | -4.8% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3.3% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 22.3% | 9.5% | 16.9% | 5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.4% | 31% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 93.9% | 86.4% | -7.5% | 81.4% | 5.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
In this area, 88% 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 | 92.2% | 88% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 6.3% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 88.2% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.8% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 0.5% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.1% | 37.2% | 5.9% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cobble Row was 43.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.8% lower than the Marks Tey and Layer average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cobble Row has the 26th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Marks Tey and Layer and the 257th lowest crime rate of 615 local areas in Colchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Cobble Row, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2023-02-27 | £447,761 |
| 1 Cobble Row, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-11-04 | £377,784 |
| 7 Cobble Row, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £414,000 | 2021-06-30 | £473,073 |
| 10 Cobble Row, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2019-09-24 | £377,087 |
| 10 Cobble Row, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2019-08-09 | £378,889 |
CO3 0GN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
CO3 0GN 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 | 125 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Education | 23 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils Trafalgar Road , CO3 9AS | 3out of 4 | 418 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanway Primary School Villa Road , Stanway CO3 0RH | 3out of 4 | 540 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Home Farm Primary School Shelley Road , Lexden CO3 4JL | - not rated | 761 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester Clairmont Road , Lexden CO3 9BE | 4out of 4 | 801 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanway Fiveways Primary School Winstree Road , Stanway CO3 0QG | 3out of 4 | 939 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Stanway School Winstree Road , Stanway CO3 0QA | 3out of 4 | 694 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Philip Morant School and College Rembrandt Way , CO3 4QS | 1out of 4 | 2,203 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic College Norman Way , CO3 3US | 3out of 4 | 2,296 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colchester County High School for Girls Norman Way , CO3 3US | 4out of 4 | 2,296 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Paxman Academy Paxman Avenue , CO2 9DB | - not rated | 2,602 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester Institute Sheepen Road , CO3 3LL | - not rated | 3,341 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College Colchester North Hill , CO1 1SN | - not rated | 3,752 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexden Springs School Winstree Road , CO3 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 530 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmwood House School Chitts Hill , Lexden CO3 9ST | - not rated | 699 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Doucecroft School Abbotts Lane , Eight Ash Green CO6 3QL | - not rated | 1,771 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's School for Girls 91 Lexden Road , CO3 3RB | - not rated | 2,519 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Kingswode Hoe School Sussex Road , CO3 3QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,717 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Cafe | 86 London Road, Colchester | 476 yd | |
| The Lexden Crown | Crown Inn, 235 Lexden Road | 909 yd | |
| The Cake Empress | 47 Woden Avenue, Stanway | 917 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 5, Stanway Retail Park | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live & Let Live | The Live And Let Live, 12 Millers Lane | 449 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Chef | 23A London Road, Stanway | 320 yd | |
| China One | Lotus Garden, 33 London Road | 363 yd | |
| Paradise Masala | 58 London Road, Colchester | 591 yd | |
| Paradise masala | Paradise Masala, 58 London Road | 591 yd | |
| Go Burger Colchester | 56 London Road, Colchester | 593 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stanway Rovers Football Club NEW FARM ROAD | grass pitches | 141 yd |
| Lexden King George Sports Ground CLAIRMONT ROAD | grass pitches | 484 yd |
| Ramsden Hall School (Closed) Winstree Road | grass pitches | 549 yd |
| Lexden Springs School HALSTEAD ROAD | swimming pool | 577 yd |
| Stanway Primary School VILLA ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 626 yd |
| Lexden Racquets & Fitness Club CHITTS HILL | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool | 728 yd |
| Stanway School WINSTREE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 732 yd |
| Holmwood House Preparatory School Chitts Hill | grass pitches | 815 yd |
| Stanway Village Playing Fields Villa Road | grass pitches | 847 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 63.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.75 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.75 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.