Warren Lane is in Stanway, Colchester and in Colchester district. CO3 0LW 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 Warren Lane, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO3 8WN, CO3 0LB, CO3 8WP, CO3 8WQ, CO3 0RT, CO3 8WT, CO3 8WZ, CO3 0RW, CO3 8ZB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CO3 0LW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.3% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50% | 49.7% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CO3 0LW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.8% | 27.6% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.3% | 57.1% | 3.8% | 44.2% | 12.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 9.8% | -2.8% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 3.9% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (89.2%) 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 | 62.5% | 62.5% | 0.0% | 48.4% | 14.1% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 26.7% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -6.9% |
| Fair health | 6% | 8.3% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 CO3 0LW this area, 9.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.6% | 9.2% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 8.8% | -8.0% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 12.7% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.8% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.6% | 23.9% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.8% | 38.2% | 7.4% | 33.8% | 4.4% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.4% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 91.5% | 89.4% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 8.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 92.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.9% | 92.7% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 93.6% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 6.1% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.9% | 76.7% | 18.2% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.5% | 37.2% | 8.3% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Warren Lane was 61.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.8% lower than the Marks Tey and Layer average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Warren Lane has the 17th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Marks Tey and Layer and the 287th highest crime rate of 615 local areas in Colchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Warren Lane, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £356,000 | 2024-07-05 | £367,472 |
| Warren House, 1 Warren Lane, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2021-03-09 | £541,571 |
| 6 Warren Lane, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £268,600 | 2020-11-23 | £298,410 |
| 6 Warren Lane, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £418,000 | 2020-11-23 | £464,391 |
| 6 Warren Lane, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £206,000 | 2020-11-23 | £228,862 |
CO3 0LW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 118 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 55 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 37 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Education | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakelands Primary School Wagtail Mews , CO3 8AJ | - not rated | 240 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanway Fiveways Primary School Winstree Road , Stanway CO3 0QG | 3out of 4 | 749 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanway Primary School Villa Road , Stanway CO3 0RH | 3out of 4 | 879 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester Clairmont Road , Lexden CO3 9BE | 4out of 4 | 1,554 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils Trafalgar Road , CO3 9AS | 3out of 4 | 1,668 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 714 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paxman Academy Paxman Avenue , CO2 9DB | - not rated | 2,847 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Philip Morant School and College Rembrandt Way , CO3 4QS | 1out of 4 | 2,972 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic College Norman Way , CO3 3US | 3out of 4 | 3,267 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colchester County High School for Girls Norman Way , CO3 3US | 4out of 4 | 3,267 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester Institute Sheepen Road , CO3 3LL | - not rated | 4,531 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College Colchester North Hill , CO1 1SN | - not rated | 4,862 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 | 891 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Doucecroft School Abbotts Lane , Eight Ash Green CO6 3QL | - not rated | 1,822 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmwood House School Chitts Hill , Lexden CO3 9ST | - not rated | 1,978 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's School for Girls 91 Lexden Road , CO3 3RB | - not rated | 3,606 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Kingswode Hoe School Sussex Road , CO3 3QJ | 3out of 4 | 3,858 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mama T's Kitchen | 27 Wren Close, Stanway | 275 yd | |
| Poppy Bunny Bakes | 50 Robin Crescent, Stanway | 419 yd | |
| Little Daisies Tiney Home Nursery | 14 Maskell Way, Stanway | 438 yd | |
| Lakeland Centre | 2 Western Approach, Stanway | 619 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 5, Stanway Retail Park | 791 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Perfect Chef | 62 Blackberry Road, Stanway | 345 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 1 Western Approach, Stanway | 1,058 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stanway School WINSTREE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 662 yd |
| Stanway Village Playing Fields Villa Road | grass pitches | 705 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Colchester) STANWAY RETAIL PARK STANWAY RETAIL PARK PEARTREE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 717 yd |
| Ramsden Hall School (Closed) Winstree Road | grass pitches | 843 yd |
| Stanway Primary School VILLA ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 869 yd |
| Gym 4 U THE STANWAY CENTRE THE STANWAY CENTRE PEARTREE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 945 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Colchester) MOSS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,089 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 | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.