Hamilton Road is in Colchester and in Colchester district. CO3 3DZ is located in the New Town and Christ Church electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Colchester. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hamilton Road, Colchester, CO3 3DZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO3 3EA, CO3 3EB, CO3 3DR, CO3 3AY, CO3 3DS, CO3 3DX, CO3 3DU, CO3 3EE, CO3 3AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CO3 3DZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 53.8% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 47.5% | 46.2% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 | 28.5% | 35% | 6.5% | 37.9% | -2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57% | 50.4% | -6.6% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 9.8% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (93.3%) 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 | 71.3% | 60.9% | -10.4% | 48.4% | 12.5% |
| Good health | 22.5% | 32.4% | 9.9% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 5% | 4% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -8.7% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 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.
In the area around CO3 3DZ this area, 6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 59%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.9% | 6% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 5.1% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 15.4% | -4.7% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 12% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.3% | 59% | 13.7% | 33.8% | 25.2% |
| Other | 3.3% | 0.4% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| White | 97.8% | 93.3% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 11.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 89.1% 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 | 91.6% | 89.1% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 5.6% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 90% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 7% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0.7% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.3% | 37.2% | 21.1% |
| Christian | 37% | 46.2% | -9.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hamilton Road was 33.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.7% lower than the New Town and Christ Church average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hamilton Road has the 18th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in New Town and Christ Church and the 185th lowest crime rate of 615 local areas in Colchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Hamilton Road, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £378,500 | 2025-04-07 | £378,500 |
| 8 Hamilton Road, Colchester, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2024-10-25 | £393,656 |
| 22 Hamilton Road, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2024-02-16 | £524,652 |
| 38 Hamilton Road, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £548,000 | 2022-08-15 | £549,684 |
| 42 Hamilton Road, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2022-01-21 | £511,338 |
CO3 3DZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 3DZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Primary School Constantine Road , CO3 3GB | 4out of 4 | 117 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Green Primary School St John's Green , CO2 7HE | 3out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prettygate Junior School Plume Avenue , CO3 4PH | 3out of 4 | 1,488 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prettygate Infant School Plume Avenue , CO3 4PH | 3out of 4 | 1,488 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Iceni Academy Gloucester Avenue , Shrub End CO2 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,490 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester Royal Grammar School Lexden Road , CO3 3ND | 4out of 4 | 501 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic College Norman Way , CO3 3US | 3out of 4 | 849 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colchester County High School for Girls Norman Way , CO3 3US | 4out of 4 | 849 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Philip Morant School and College Rembrandt Way , CO3 4QS | 1out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helena School Sheepen Road , CO3 3LE | 3out of 4 | 1,540 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sixth Form College Colchester North Hill , CO1 1SN | - not rated | 1,212 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colchester Institute Sheepen Road , CO3 3LL | - not rated | 1,339 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford House School 2 Lexden Road , CO3 3NE | - not rated | 587 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colchester High School Wellesley Road , CO3 3HD | - not rated | 591 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's School for Girls 91 Lexden Road , CO3 3RB | - not rated | 876 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Kingswode Hoe School Sussex Road , CO3 3QJ | 3out of 4 | 999 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lexden Springs School Winstree Road , CO3 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 3,302 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Variety | 177 Butt Road, Colchester | 203 yd | |
| Radish | Lancer House, Butt Road | 214 yd | |
| China Chef Restaurant | 73 Crouch Street West, Colchester | 780 yd | |
| Mac street kitchen | Mac Street Kitchen, 67 Crouch Street West | 787 yd | |
| Beacon House | 24 Crouch Street East, Colchester | 813 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ale House | 82 Butt Road, Colchester | 658 yd | |
| Bull Hotel | The Bull Hotel, 2-4 Crouch Street East | 903 yd | |
| Highways Social Club | Highways Sports Club, 10 Walsingham Road | 950 yd | |
| Two Brews of Essex | Two Brews Essex Ltd, 11 Church Street | 1,031 yd | |
| North Countrymans Club | 4 Church Street, Colchester | 1,052 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodrum Grill | 12 Crouch Street East, Colchester | 877 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 1 Layer Road, Colchester | 305 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 46 Crouch Street West | 731 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | Iceland Foods Limited 25-26 St Johns Walk, St Johns Street | 1,012 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Colchester Royal Grammar School LEXDEN ROAD | swimming pool | 554 yd |
| Colchester Garrison Athletics Stadium ABBEYFIELDS SPORTS FIELD ABBEYFIELDS SPORTS FIELD CIRCULAR ROAD NORTH | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 654 yd |
| Colchester Royal Grammar School Sports Ground GRAMMAR SCHOOL PLAYING FIELD GRAMMAR SCHOOL PLAYING FIELD ATHELSTAN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 686 yd |
| Colchester Indoor Bowls Club FITZGILBERT ROAD | indoor bowls | 807 yd |
| West End Sports Ground WEST END SPORTS GROUND WEST END SPORTS GROUND SHRUB END ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 930 yd |
| Arena Sports & Leisure Club (Closed) Circular Road East | health and fitness suite | 931 yd |
| Reed Hall Sports Ground (Closed) Ypres Road | grass pitches | 940 yd |
| Colchester County High School For Girls NORMAN WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 993 yd |
| St Mary'S School LEXDEN ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,006 yd |
| Shrub End Sports Ground SHRUB END SPORTS GROUND SHRUB END SPORTS GROUND BOADICEA WAY | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches | 1,088 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 | 95.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.9% |
| 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 | 77.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 122.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.