The Haywain is in Stanway, Colchester and in Colchester district. CO3 0YG 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 The Haywain, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 0YG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO3 0YQ, CO3 0YB, CO3 0YA, CO3 0YL, CO3 0YP, CO3 0YJ, CO3 0YX, CO3 0YF, CO3 0YN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CO3 0YG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 51% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 22.2% | 34.4% | 12.2% | 37.9% | -3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.1% | 49.7% | -14.4% | 44.2% | 5.5% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 9.7% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.4%) 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 | 59.1% | 50.2% | -8.9% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 37.2% | 7.1% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 12.1% | 4.8% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 0YG this area, 8% 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 | 14.1% | 8% | -6.1% | 18.2% | -10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 18.2% | 2.0% | 9.6% | 8.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 18.7% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 6.4% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 19.3% | 3.1% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.8% | 28.3% | -1.5% | 33.8% | -5.5% |
| Other | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.1% | 91.2% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 9.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 91.1% | 96.2% | 5.1% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 1.7% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 96.2% | 5.5% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 3.8% | 0.3% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 0% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.6% | 76.7% | 12.9% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.3% | 37.2% | 4.1% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Haywain was 31.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.2% lower than the Marks Tey and Layer average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
The Haywain has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Marks Tey and Layer and the 168th lowest crime rate of 615 local areas in Colchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 The Haywain, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2022-10-28 | £368,496 |
| 9 The Haywain, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2011-03-30 | £401,160 |
| 8 The Haywain, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £222,500 | 2005-09-14 | £419,260 |
| 7 The Haywain, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2005-05-19 | £450,113 |
| 1 The Haywain, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2001-05-25 | £372,104 |
CO3 0YG 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.
The percentage of student residents living in CO3 0YG area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanway Fiveways Primary School Winstree Road , Stanway CO3 0QG | 3out of 4 | 410 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanway Primary School Villa Road , Stanway CO3 0RH | 3out of 4 | 418 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester Clairmont Road , Lexden CO3 9BE | 4out of 4 | 649 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils Trafalgar Road , CO3 9AS | 3out of 4 | 692 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Home Farm Primary School Shelley Road , Lexden CO3 4JL | - not rated | 851 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 | 297 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Philip Morant School and College Rembrandt Way , CO3 4QS | 1out of 4 | 2,151 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paxman Academy Paxman Avenue , CO2 9DB | - not rated | 2,325 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic College Norman Way , CO3 3US | 3out of 4 | 2,364 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colchester County High School for Girls Norman Way , CO3 3US | 4out of 4 | 2,364 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 | 3,565 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College Colchester North Hill , CO1 1SN | - not rated | 3,922 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 | 158 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmwood House School Chitts Hill , Lexden CO3 9ST | - not rated | 1,225 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Doucecroft School Abbotts Lane , Eight Ash Green CO6 3QL | - not rated | 1,943 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's School for Girls 91 Lexden Road , CO3 3RB | - not rated | 2,665 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Kingswode Hoe School Sussex Road , CO3 3QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,903 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cake Empress | 47 Woden Avenue, Stanway | 392 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 5, Stanway Retail Park | 561 yd | |
| Nindys Fish and Chip Shop | 28 Dugard Avenue, Colchester | 812 yd | |
| Kings Cafe | 86 London Road, Colchester | 913 yd | |
| Little Daisies Tiney Home Nursery | 14 Maskell Way, Stanway | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live & Let Live | The Live And Let Live, 12 Millers Lane | 593 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China One | Lotus Garden, 33 London Road | 676 yd | |
| Hong Kong Chef | 23A London Road, Stanway | 680 yd | |
| The Perfect Chef | 62 Blackberry Road, Stanway | 749 yd | |
| Nindy's Takeaway | 28 Dugard Avenue, Colchester | 812 yd | |
| Paradise Masala | 58 London Road, Colchester | 998 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ramsden Hall School (Closed) Winstree Road | grass pitches | 306 yd |
| Lexden King George Sports Ground CLAIRMONT ROAD | grass pitches | 343 yd |
| Stanway School WINSTREE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 421 yd |
| Stanway Rovers Football Club NEW FARM ROAD | grass pitches | 555 yd |
| Stanway Primary School VILLA ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 559 yd |
| Gym 4 U THE STANWAY CENTRE THE STANWAY CENTRE PEARTREE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 611 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Colchester) STANWAY RETAIL PARK STANWAY RETAIL PARK PEARTREE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 613 yd |
| Stanway Village Playing Fields Villa Road | grass pitches | 701 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Colchester) MOSS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 826 yd |
| Lexden Springs School HALSTEAD ROAD | swimming pool | 1,058 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.