Halstead Road, Colchester, CO3 9AE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CO3 9AE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% of residents 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	49.8%	48.4%	-1.4%	51.0%	-2.6%
Male	50.2%	51.6%	1.4%	49.0%	2.6%

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 9AE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.2% 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	28.5%	30.3%	1.8%	37.9%	-7.6%
Married: Opposite sex	52.8%	54.2%	1.4%	44.2%	10.0%
Separated	3.3%	2%	-1.3%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	11.4%	9.6%	-1.8%	9.1%	0.5%
Widowed	4.1%	4%	-0.1%	6.1%	-2.1%

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	45.4%	48.7%	3.3%	48.4%	0.3%
Good health	38.3%	34.9%	-3.4%	33.6%	1.3%
Fair health	12.9%	10.5%	-2.4%	12.7%	-2.2%
Bad health	1.7%	3.9%	2.2%	4.0%	-0.1%
Very bad health	1.7%	2%	0.3%	1.2%	0.8%

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	17.9%	20.6%	2.7%	18.2%	2.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.3%	7.5%	-1.8%	9.6%	-2.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	22%	17.5%	-4.5%	13.4%	4.1%
Apprenticeship	4.5%	2%	-2.5%	5.3%	-3.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11%	16.3%	5.3%	16.9%	-0.6%
Degree or Similar	30.9%	36.1%	5.2%	33.8%	2.3%
Other	4.5%	0%	-4.5%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86% 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%	1.6%	1.6%	1.1%	0.5%
Chinese	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.7%	0.0%
Indian	1%	0%	-1.0%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	1.7%	0.3%	-1.4%	2.7%	-2.4%
Other Asian	1%	0.7%	-0.3%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black African	1.4%	4.6%	3.2%	2.5%	2.1%
Black Caribbean	0%	1%	1.0%	1.0%	0.0%
Other Black	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	0.8%	0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1%	1.0%	0.9%	0.1%
Mixed Other	0.7%	1.6%	0.9%	0.8%	0.8%
White	93.6%	86%	-7.6%	81.4%	4.6%
Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.2% 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	93.6%	90.2%	-3.4%	83.2%	7.0%
European Union	1.7%	2.3%	0.6%	6.1%	-3.8%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.3%	3.3%	3.0%	2.7%	0.6%
Middle East and Asia	3.1%	2.6%	-0.5%	5.6%	-3.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	1%	0.7%	1.3%	-0.3%
Oceania	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.2%	90.2%	-3.0%	83.2%	7.0%
10+ Years	1.4%	8.2%	6.8%	9.8%	-1.6%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.3%	1.6%	1.3%	2.2%	-0.6%
Less than 2 years	4.7%	0%	-4.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.6%	76.7%	5.9%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Italy	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Central and Western Africa	1%	0.3%	0.7%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	12.8%	13.5%	-0.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	45.4%	37.2%	8.2%
Christian	46.7%	46.2%	0.5%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	2.3%	6.5%	-4.2%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	4.6%	6.0%	-1.4%

Safety

Is Halstead Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Halstead Road was 87.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.0% higher than the Lexden and Braiswick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Halstead Road has the 20th highest crime rate of 94 local areas in Lexden and Braiswick and the 202nd highest crime rate of 619 local areas in Colchester .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.7%.

🔎 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. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£50,700

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in CO3 9AE, 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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
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 - 3/10 (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) - 2/10 (very 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) - 3/10 (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 Halstead Road are based on 571 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 Halstead Road, Colchester, CO3 9AE

Estimated Average Property Prices for CO3 9AE

Average Price
£340,279

Semi-Detached
£291,818

Terraced
£293,358

Detached
£461,048

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Halstead Road

Average Price
£445,088

Semi-Detached
£355,970

Terraced
£303,214

Detached
£568,844

Flats/Maisonettes
£188,580

Other
£448,478

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Halstead Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
30 Halstead Road, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£290,000	2025-12-16	£288,516
28 Halstead Road, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£320,000	2025-07-18	£319,671
4 Halstead Road, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£295,000	2024-07-12	£304,718
32 Halstead Road, Colchester, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£290,000	2024-07-05	£297,656
36 Halstead Road, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£435,000	2022-08-26	£426,953

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CO3 9AE

Employment

CO3 9AE 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	79
Retired	66
Part-Time Employee	40
Self-Employed	22
Student (economically inactive)	12
Looking after home or family	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Other	4
Unemployed	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Education	21
Manufacturing	16
Human health and social work activities	15
Construction	14
Administrative and support service activities	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Information and communication	8
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Other	4
Real estate activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils Trafalgar Road , Lexden CO3 9AS	3out of 4	342 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Home Farm Primary School Shelley Road , Lexden CO3 4JL	4out of 4	605 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Home Farm Primary School Shelley Road , Lexden CO3 4JL	- not rated	605 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester Clairmont Road , Lexden CO3 9BE	- not rated	873 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester Clairmont Road , Lexden CO3 9BE	- not rated	873 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Stanway School Winstree Road , Stanway CO3 0QA	- not rated	1,205 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Stanway School Winstree Road , Stanway CO3 0QA	3out of 4	1,205 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Philip Morant School and College Rembrandt Way , CO3 4QS	- not rated	1,868 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Philip Morant School and College Rembrandt Way , CO3 4QS	- not rated	1,868 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Benedict's Catholic College Norman Way , CO3 3US	3out of 4	1,927 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	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	2,847 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Sixth Form College Colchester North Hill , CO1 1SN	- not rated	3,285 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Sixth Form College Colchester North Hill , CO1 1SN	- not rated	3,285 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Holmwood House School Chitts Hill , Lexden CO3 9ST	- not rated	595 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lexden Springs School Winstree Road , CO3 0PZ	1out of 4	1,030 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Heath School Winstree Road , Stanway CO3 0QE	- not rated	1,030 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Lexden Springs School Winstree Road , CO3 0PZ	- not rated	1,030 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's School for Girls 91 Lexden Road , CO3 3RB	- not rated	2,084 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Kings Cafe	86 London Road, Colchester		137 yd
The Lexden Crown	Crown Inn, 235 Lexden Road		534 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Live & Let Live	The Live And Let Live, 12 Millers Lane		866 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Paradise Masala	58 London Road, Colchester	225 yd
Paradise masala	Paradise Masala, 58 London Road	225 yd
Go Burger Colchester	56 London Road, Colchester	229 yd
Hong Kong Chef	23A London Road, Stanway	655 yd
China One	Lotus Garden, 33 London Road	713 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Lexden Springs School HALSTEAD ROAD	swimming pool	102 yd
Stanway Rovers Football Club NEW FARM ROAD	grass pitches	560 yd
Lexden Racquets & Fitness Club CHITTS HILL	health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool	600 yd
Holmwood House Preparatory School Chitts Hill	grass pitches	667 yd
Lexden King George Sports Ground CLAIRMONT ROAD	grass pitches	775 yd
Ramsden Hall School (Closed) Winstree Road	grass pitches	1,025 yd
Stanway Primary School VILLA ROAD	grass pitches, swimming pool	1,077 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	95.2%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	95.2%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	95.2%

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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	159.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of CO3 9AE