Millers Close is in Stanway, Colchester and in Colchester district. CO3 0PB 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 Millers Close, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0PB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO3 0PT, CO3 0NX, CO3 0PU, CO3 0JH, CO3 0PS, CO3 0JJ, CO3 0LR, CO3 0AR, CO3 0HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CO3 0PB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.5% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.5% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 34.2% | 28.7% | -5.5% | 37.9% | -9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.8% | 50.3% | 8.5% | 44.2% | 6.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 15.2% | 11.1% | -4.1% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 7.6% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 42.1% | 47.2% | 5.1% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 41% | 35.8% | -5.2% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 12% | 9.4% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 6.1% | 3.4% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 18.4% | 19.9% | 1.5% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.5% | 14% | -7.5% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 14% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 7.6% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 16.4% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.4% | 26.3% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -7.5% |
| Other | 7% | 1.8% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 97.3% | 89.6% | -7.7% | 81.4% | 8.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 89.2% 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 | 92.3% | 89.2% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 4.7% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 88.3% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 6.5% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 1.9% | -2.5% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Millers Close was 109.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.6% higher than the Marks Tey and Layer average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Millers Close has the 6th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Marks Tey and Layer and the 146th highest crime rate of 615 local areas in Colchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Roof Millers Close, Colchester, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £231,500 | 2022-11-26 | £224,092 |
| The Haven Millers Close, Colchester, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2021-09-30 | £238,715 |
| The Haven Millers Close, Colchester, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2014-09-12 | £250,906 |
| The Cam Millers Close, Colchester, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £129,995 | 2011-02-14 | £234,767 |
| The Cam Millers Close, Colchester, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £140,500 | 2007-10-26 | £227,812 |
CO3 0PB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 0PB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 57 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanway Primary School Villa Road , Stanway CO3 0RH | 3out of 4 | 331 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakelands Primary School Wagtail Mews , CO3 8AJ | - not rated | 898 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils Trafalgar Road , CO3 9AS | 3out of 4 | 980 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanway Fiveways Primary School Winstree Road , Stanway CO3 0QG | 3out of 4 | 1,000 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester Clairmont Road , Lexden CO3 9BE | 4out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 614 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Philip Morant School and College Rembrandt Way , CO3 4QS | 1out of 4 | 2,735 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic College Norman Way , CO3 3US | 3out of 4 | 2,854 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colchester County High School for Girls Norman Way , CO3 3US | 4out of 4 | 2,854 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Paxman Academy Paxman Avenue , CO2 9DB | - not rated | 3,022 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 | 3,894 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College Colchester North Hill , CO1 1SN | - not rated | 4,313 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 | 578 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmwood House School Chitts Hill , Lexden CO3 9ST | - not rated | 903 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Doucecroft School Abbotts Lane , Eight Ash Green CO6 3QL | - not rated | 1,257 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's School for Girls 91 Lexden Road , CO3 3RB | - not rated | 3,082 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Kingswode Hoe School Sussex Road , CO3 3QJ | 3out of 4 | 3,277 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvester | The Harvester Restaurant, 186 London Road | 579 yd | |
| Moby Cooks Cakes | 20 Meadow Grass Close, Stanway | 706 yd | |
| Frankie & Benny's also t/a Bao Now, Bird Box, Bone | Frankie & Benny's Restaurant, 3 Western Approach | 872 yd | |
| Princess Charlotte | The Princess Charlotte, London Road | 956 yd | |
| Greggs PLC | Greggs Unit F, Stane Retail Park | 992 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live & Let Live | The Live And Let Live, 12 Millers Lane | 128 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China One | Lotus Garden, 33 London Road | 237 yd | |
| Hong Kong Chef | 23A London Road, Stanway | 295 yd | |
| The Perfect Chef | 62 Blackberry Road, Stanway | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 1 Western Approach, Stanway | 658 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stanway Primary School VILLA ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 252 yd |
| Stanway Village Playing Fields Villa Road | grass pitches | 415 yd |
| Stanway Rovers Football Club NEW FARM ROAD | grass pitches | 426 yd |
| Ramsden Hall School (Closed) Winstree Road | grass pitches | 453 yd |
| Stanway School WINSTREE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 534 yd |
| Lexden Racquets & Fitness Club CHITTS HILL | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool | 814 yd |
| Holmwood House Preparatory School Chitts Hill | grass pitches | 881 yd |
| Lexden King George Sports Ground CLAIRMONT ROAD | grass pitches | 909 yd |
| Lexden Springs School HALSTEAD ROAD | swimming pool | 1,047 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.