Hospital Road is in Colchester and in Colchester district. CO3 3JD 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 Hospital Road, Colchester, CO3 3JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO3 3JA, CO3 3JB, CO3 3HR, CO3 3HE, CO3 3HW, CO3 3AL, CO3 3HQ, CO3 3HF, CO3 3AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CO3 3JD is primarily male, with 53.4% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.9% | 46.6% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 54.1% | 53.4% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CO3 3JD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 52.3% | 47.4% | -4.9% | 37.9% | 9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 36.5% | 3.3% | 44.2% | -7.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 9.6% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 | 50.2% | 49.8% | -0.4% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 33.3% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 10% | 12.4% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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.
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 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.3% | 10.7% | 7.4% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 4.7% | -9.8% | 9.6% | -4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 11.6% | 1.3% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 18.5% | 4.5% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.8% | 48.5% | 2.7% | 33.8% | 14.7% |
| Other | 9.3% | 2.1% | -7.2% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 1.1% | -2.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 86.9% | 84.8% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 3.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 73% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 73% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -10.2% |
| European Union | 8.9% | 13.7% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 7.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 4.4% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.2% | 74.1% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 11.7% | 8.6% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 4.5% | -0.5% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 6.8% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 3% | -4.7% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.2% | 76.7% | -0.5% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 7.3% | 0.9% | 6.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.3% | 37.2% | 8.1% |
| Christian | 38.1% | 46.2% | -8.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hospital Road was 56.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.7% lower than the New Town and Christ Church average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hospital Road has the 26th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in New Town and Christ Church and the 305th highest crime rate of 615 local areas in Colchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage 14A Hospital Road, Colchester, Essex Other, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2016-11-18 | £514,826 |
| 13 Hospital Road, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2016-11-04 | £481,117 |
| 13A Hospital Road, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £562,000 | 2011-12-16 | £990,976 |
| 13 Hospital Road, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2010-08-25 | £390,795 |
CO3 3JD 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 3JD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 3JD 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 | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Education | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Primary School Constantine Road , CO3 3GB | 4out of 4 | 549 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Green Primary School St John's Green , CO2 7HE | 3out of 4 | 838 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Primary School and Nursery John Harper Street , CO1 1RP | 3out of 4 | 1,260 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester Priory Street , CO1 2QB | 4out of 4 | 1,592 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. George's School Canterbury Road , CO2 7RU | 3out of 4 | 1,753 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 80 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic College Norman Way , CO3 3US | 3out of 4 | 953 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colchester County High School for Girls Norman Way , CO3 3US | 4out of 4 | 953 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Helena School Sheepen Road , CO3 3LE | 3out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Philip Morant School and College Rembrandt Way , CO3 4QS | 1out of 4 | 1,323 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 769 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colchester Institute Sheepen Road , CO3 3LL | - not rated | 882 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 | 127 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colchester High School Wellesley Road , CO3 3HD | - not rated | 194 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswode Hoe School Sussex Road , CO3 3QJ | 3out of 4 | 709 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's School for Girls 91 Lexden Road , CO3 3RB | - not rated | 738 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Holmwood House School Chitts Hill , Lexden CO3 9ST | - not rated | 3,326 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Chef Restaurant | 73 Crouch Street West, Colchester | 322 yd | |
| Mac street kitchen | Mac Street Kitchen, 67 Crouch Street West | 333 yd | |
| Beacon House | 24 Crouch Street East, Colchester | 393 yd | |
| Deli basha coffee | Deli Basha Coffee 2 Provident House, 37 Crouch Street East | 455 yd | |
| Noodle Zone | 19-21 Crouch Street East, Colchester | 504 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ale House | 82 Butt Road, Colchester | 371 yd | |
| Bull Hotel | The Bull Hotel, 2-4 Crouch Street East | 511 yd | |
| Two Brews of Essex | Two Brews Essex Ltd, 11 Church Street | 603 yd | |
| North Countrymans Club | 4 Church Street, Colchester | 613 yd | |
| The Centurion | 66 North Hill, Colchester | 698 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodrum Grill | 12 Crouch Street East, Colchester | 477 yd | |
| Brim Burgers | 3 High Street, Colchester | 691 yd | |
| Big Mouth | 156C High Street, Colchester | 730 yd | |
| KFC | 10 High Street, Colchester | 736 yd | |
| Greggs PLC | Greggs, 30 Culver Street West | 743 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 46 Crouch Street West | 268 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | Iceland Foods Limited 25-26 St Johns Walk, St Johns Street | 682 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Layer Road, Colchester | 771 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Colchester Royal Grammar School LEXDEN ROAD | swimming pool | 222 yd |
| Colchester Garrison Athletics Stadium ABBEYFIELDS SPORTS FIELD ABBEYFIELDS SPORTS FIELD CIRCULAR ROAD NORTH | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 720 yd |
| The Sixth Form College Colchester NORTH HILL | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 733 yd |
| Kingswode Hoe School SUSSEX ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 845 yd |
| Arena Sports & Leisure Club (Closed) Circular Road East | health and fitness suite | 880 yd |
| St Mary'S School LEXDEN ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 880 yd |
| Colchester Royal Grammar School Sports Ground GRAMMAR SCHOOL PLAYING FIELD GRAMMAR SCHOOL PLAYING FIELD ATHELSTAN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 915 yd |
| The Colchester Officers' Club ST. JOHNS GREEN | tennis courts | 933 yd |
| Colchester Institute SHEEPEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 940 yd |
| Colchester County High School For Girls NORMAN WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,076 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| 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.