The Commons, Colchester, CO3 4NT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CO3 4NT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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	53%	52%	-1.0%	51.0%	1.0%
Male	47%	48%	1.0%	49.0%	-1.0%

Partnership Status

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 4NT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.2% 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	25.3%	23.9%	-1.4%	37.9%	-14.0%
Married: Opposite sex	58.4%	57.2%	-1.2%	44.2%	13.0%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.3%	1.3%
Separated	1.2%	1.6%	0.4%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	5.7%	5.8%	0.1%	9.1%	-3.3%
Widowed	9.4%	9.9%	0.5%	6.1%	3.8%

Health

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	41.1%	41.5%	0.4%	48.4%	-6.9%
Good health	39%	41.5%	2.5%	33.6%	7.9%
Fair health	15.7%	12.3%	-3.4%	12.7%	-0.4%
Bad health	2.8%	3.2%	0.4%	4.0%	-0.8%
Very bad health	1.4%	1.4%	0.0%	1.2%	0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	24.5%	18.3%	-6.2%	18.2%	0.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.7%	10%	-4.7%	9.6%	0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20%	13.7%	-6.3%	13.4%	0.3%
Apprenticeship	5.7%	8.3%	2.6%	5.3%	3.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.8%	16.6%	6.8%	16.9%	-0.3%
Degree or Similar	23.3%	30.3%	7.0%	33.8%	-3.5%
Other	2%	2.9%	0.9%	2.8%	0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.1% 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%	0.4%	-0.6%	0.7%	-0.3%
Indian	1%	3.6%	2.6%	3.1%	0.5%
Pakistani	0%	2.2%	2.2%	2.7%	-0.5%
Other Asian	0%	3.2%	3.2%	1.6%	1.6%
Black African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	2.8%	0.7%	-2.1%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed Other	1.7%	1.1%	-0.6%	0.8%	0.3%
White	92.7%	88.1%	-4.6%	81.4%	6.7%
Other	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.1% 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	95.8%	93.1%	-2.7%	83.2%	9.9%
European Union	0%	2.2%	2.2%	6.1%	-3.9%
Africa	1%	2.2%	1.2%	2.7%	-0.5%
Middle East and Asia	3.1%	2.5%	-0.6%	5.6%	-3.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.1%	93.1%	-2.0%	83.2%	9.9%
10+ Years	0.3%	6.9%	6.6%	9.8%	-2.9%
Less than 2 years	4.5%	0%	-4.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87%	76.7%	10.3%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
No passport held	11.6%	13.5%	-1.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39%	37.2%	1.8%
Christian	48.7%	46.2%	2.5%
Buddhist	2.5%	0.5%	2.0%
Hindu	2.5%	1.7%	0.8%
Muslim	4%	6.5%	-2.5%
Not answered	3.2%	6.0%	-2.8%

Safety

Is The Commons Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Commons was 10.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.7% lower than the Prettygate average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

The Commons has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Prettygate and the 38th lowest crime rate of 619 local areas in Colchester .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£48,900

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in CO3 4NT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on The Commons are based on 146 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Colchester.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for The Commons, Colchester, CO3 4NT

Estimated Average Property Prices for CO3 4NT

Average Price
£489,420

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£489,420

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Commons

Average Price
£372,274

Semi-Detached
£330,519

Terraced
£281,235

Detached
£442,648

Flats/Maisonettes
£124,167

Other
£43,828

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The CommonsStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
158 The Commons, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£600,000	2026-02-27	£600,000
143 The Commons, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£493,493	2025-12-11	£488,886
145 The Commons, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£565,000	2024-06-14	£580,813
158 The Commons, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2020-03-06	£410,627
147 The Commons, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£385,000	2016-04-28	£514,951

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CO3 4NT

Employment

CO3 4NT 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 4NT 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in CO3 4NT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	83
Full-Time Employee	69
Self-Employed	32
Part-Time Employee	29
Looking after home or family	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Student (economically inactive)	5
Other	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	31
Human health and social work activities	17
Construction	14
Education	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Transport and storage	8
Administrative and support service activities	8
Information and communication	7
Other	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Manufacturing	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Real estate activities	2
Accommodation and food service activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester Clairmont Road , Lexden CO3 9BE	- not rated	639 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester Clairmont Road , Lexden CO3 9BE	- not rated	639 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Prettygate Junior School Plume Avenue , CO3 4PH	3out of 4	666 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Prettygate Infant School Plume Avenue , CO3 4PH	3out of 4	666 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Home Farm Primary School Shelley Road , Lexden CO3 4JL	4out of 4	670 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Philip Morant School and College Rembrandt Way , CO3 4QS	- not rated	850 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Philip Morant School and College Rembrandt Way , CO3 4QS	- not rated	850 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Philip Morant School and College Rembrandt Way , CO3 4QS	3out of 4	870 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Benedict's Catholic College Norman Way , CO3 3US	3out of 4	1,162 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Colchester County High School for Girls Norman Way , CO3 3US	4out of 4	1,162 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Colchester Institute Sheepen Road , CO3 3LL	- not rated	2,525 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Sixth Form College Colchester North Hill , CO1 1SN	- not rated	2,781 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Sixth Form College Colchester North Hill , CO1 1SN	- not rated	2,782 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lexden Springs School Winstree Road , CO3 0PZ	1out of 4	1,438 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Heath School Winstree Road , Stanway CO3 0QE	- not rated	1,438 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Lexden Springs School Winstree Road , CO3 0PZ	- not rated	1,438 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's School for Girls 91 Lexden Road , CO3 3RB	- not rated	1,550 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School
Kingswode Hoe School Sussex Road , CO3 3QJ	3out of 4	1,834 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Grunts	4 Plough Drive, Colchester	222 yd
Coffeehog	2 Cotman Road, Colchester	448 yd
Mumma Cakes	38 Van Dyck Road, Colchester	584 yd
Lifehouse	46 King Harold Road, Colchester	692 yd
Nindys Fish and Chip Shop	28 Dugard Avenue, Colchester	717 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Crazy Chef	81 The Commons, Colchester	433 yd
Nindy's Takeaway	28 Dugard Avenue, Colchester	717 yd
Go Burger Colchester	56 London Road, Colchester	1,074 yd
Paradise Masala	58 London Road, Colchester	1,077 yd
Paradise masala	Paradise Masala, 58 London Road	1,077 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
East of England Co-op	96 The Commons, Colchester		392 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Prettygate Junior School PLUME AVENUE	grass pitches	667 yd
Lexden King George Sports Ground CLAIRMONT ROAD	grass pitches	847 yd
Philip Morant School & 6Th Form College REMBRANDT WAY	artificial grass pitch, golf, grass pitches, tennis courts	850 yd
St Benedicts Catholic College NORMAN WAY	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,025 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	55.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	90.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of CO3 4NT