Weyland Drive is in Stanway, Colchester and in Colchester district. CO3 0RQ is located in the Stanway electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Witham. This postcode has been in use since 2007-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Weyland Drive, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0RQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO3 0RG, CO3 0QQ, CO3 0QF, CO3 0QY, CO3 0JP, CO3 0WF, CO3 0QG, CO3 0QJ, CO3 0QR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CO3 0RQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 51.3% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 49.9% | 48.7% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 0RQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.4% 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 | 26.6% | 30.1% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.2% | 51.4% | -4.8% | 44.2% | 7.2% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 6.2% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 8.7% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 | 50.6% | 49.8% | -0.8% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 34.9% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 13.2% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 19.4% | 17.8% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 13.9% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 21.2% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 7.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 14.2% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.1% | 26.2% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.3% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 96.6% | 89.3% | -7.3% | 81.4% | 7.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 91% 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 | 92.9% | 91% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 3.5% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 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 | 90.8% | 91.4% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 7.7% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 0.7% | -6.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86% | 76.7% | 9.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.2% | 37.2% | 11.0% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.2% | -4.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Weyland Drive was 122.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.2% higher than the Marks Tey and Layer average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Weyland Drive has the 5th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Marks Tey and Layer and the 121st highest crime rate of 615 local areas in Colchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Weyland Drive, Colchester, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2024-03-27 | £319,163 |
| 20 Weyland Drive, Colchester, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-06-25 | £317,333 |
| 10 Weyland Drive, Colchester, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2019-12-06 | £296,756 |
| 20 Weyland Drive, Colchester, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £273,000 | 2019-08-14 | £318,719 |
| 10 Weyland Drive, Colchester, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2019-07-31 | £282,233 |
CO3 0RQ 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 | 122 |
| Retired | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Education | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanway Fiveways Primary School Winstree Road , Stanway CO3 0QG | 3out of 4 | 126 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanway Primary School Villa Road , Stanway CO3 0RH | 3out of 4 | 787 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakelands Primary School Wagtail Mews , CO3 8AJ | - not rated | 806 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester Clairmont Road , Lexden CO3 9BE | 4out of 4 | 877 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils Trafalgar Road , CO3 9AS | 3out of 4 | 1,163 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 | 506 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paxman Academy Paxman Avenue , CO2 9DB | - not rated | 2,147 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Philip Morant School and College Rembrandt Way , CO3 4QS | 1out of 4 | 2,233 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic College Norman Way , CO3 3US | 3out of 4 | 2,548 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colchester County High School for Girls Norman Way , CO3 3US | 4out of 4 | 2,548 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 | 3,855 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College Colchester North Hill , CO1 1SN | - not rated | 4,158 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 | 576 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmwood House School Chitts Hill , Lexden CO3 9ST | - not rated | 1,756 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Doucecroft School Abbotts Lane , Eight Ash Green CO6 3QL | - not rated | 2,229 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's School for Girls 91 Lexden Road , CO3 3RB | - not rated | 2,907 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Kingswode Hoe School Sussex Road , CO3 3QJ | 3out of 4 | 3,172 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | Unit 5, Stanway Retail Park | 59 yd | |
| The Cake Empress | 47 Woden Avenue, Stanway | 168 yd | |
| Little Daisies Tiney Home Nursery | 14 Maskell Way, Stanway | 588 yd | |
| Nindys Fish and Chip Shop | 28 Dugard Avenue, Colchester | 655 yd | |
| Mama T's Kitchen | 27 Wren Close, Stanway | 864 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live & Let Live | The Live And Let Live, 12 Millers Lane | 1,032 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Perfect Chef | 62 Blackberry Road, Stanway | 402 yd | |
| Nindy's Takeaway | 28 Dugard Avenue, Colchester | 655 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Energie Fitness (Colchester) STANWAY RETAIL PARK STANWAY RETAIL PARK PEARTREE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 82 yd |
| Gym 4 U THE STANWAY CENTRE THE STANWAY CENTRE PEARTREE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 214 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Colchester) MOSS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 414 yd |
| Stanway School WINSTREE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 615 yd |
| Ramsden Hall School (Closed) Winstree Road | grass pitches | 668 yd |
| Lexden King George Sports Ground CLAIRMONT ROAD | grass pitches | 754 yd |
| Stanway Primary School VILLA ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 892 yd |
| Stanway Village Playing Fields Villa Road | grass pitches | 908 yd |
| Stanway Rovers Football Club NEW FARM ROAD | grass pitches | 1,078 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 | 60 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.