Tusset Mews is in Colchester and in Colchester district. CO3 9EB is located in the Lexden and Braiswick electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Colchester. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tusset Mews, Colchester, CO3 9EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO3 9BW, CO3 9BN, CO3 9EA, CO3 9AD, CO3 9AB, CO3 9AE, CO3 9AF, CO3 9DZ, CO3 9AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CO3 9EB, 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 | 49.7% | 52% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 50.3% | 48% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 9EB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.5% 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 | 21.2% | 29.2% | 8.0% | 37.9% | -8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.5% | 51.5% | -11.0% | 44.2% | 7.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 11.3% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 6% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 (88.4%) 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 | 49.4% | 51.1% | 1.7% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 37.3% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 8.6% | -4.5% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.3% | 13.6% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 9.9% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 15.6% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 6.3% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 17.5% | 3.4% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 30% | 34.8% | 4.8% | 33.8% | 1.0% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.3% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 92.5% | 86.7% | -5.8% | 81.4% | 5.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 90.6% 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 | 92.5% | 90.6% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 90.8% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.5% | 76.7% | 12.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 51.9% | 46.2% | 5.7% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tusset Mews was 26.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.0% lower than the Lexden and Braiswick average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Tusset Mews has the 27th lowest crime rate of 94 local areas in Lexden and Braiswick and the 131st lowest crime rate of 615 local areas in Colchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.8%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Tusset Mews, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2022-12-19 | £378,837 |
| 7 Tusset Mews, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2021-12-15 | £407,824 |
| 2 Tusset Mews, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2018-11-23 | £387,407 |
| 3 Tusset Mews, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2016-12-15 | £455,859 |
| 3 Tusset Mews, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £223,000 | 2013-05-24 | £388,230 |
CO3 9EB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% 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 9EB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils Trafalgar Road , CO3 9AS | 3out of 4 | 596 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Home Farm Primary School Shelley Road , Lexden CO3 4JL | - not rated | 903 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanway Primary School Villa Road , Stanway CO3 0RH | 3out of 4 | 1,091 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester Clairmont Road , Lexden CO3 9BE | 4out of 4 | 1,141 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanway Fiveways Primary School Winstree Road , Stanway CO3 0QG | 3out of 4 | 1,514 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,279 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic College Norman Way , CO3 3US | 3out of 4 | 2,192 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colchester County High School for Girls Norman Way , CO3 3US | 4out of 4 | 2,192 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Philip Morant School and College Rembrandt Way , CO3 4QS | 1out of 4 | 2,239 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paxman Academy Paxman Avenue , CO2 9DB | - not rated | 2,857 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester Institute Sheepen Road , CO3 3LL | - not rated | 3,018 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College Colchester North Hill , CO1 1SN | - not rated | 3,481 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmwood House School Chitts Hill , Lexden CO3 9ST | - not rated | 298 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lexden Springs School Winstree Road , CO3 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Doucecroft School Abbotts Lane , Eight Ash Green CO6 3QL | - not rated | 1,919 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's School for Girls 91 Lexden Road , CO3 3RB | - not rated | 2,313 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Kingswode Hoe School Sussex Road , CO3 3QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,456 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Cafe | 86 London Road, Colchester | 319 yd | |
| The Lexden Crown | Crown Inn, 235 Lexden Road | 632 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live & Let Live | The Live And Let Live, 12 Millers Lane | 911 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Masala | 58 London Road, Colchester | 377 yd | |
| Paradise masala | Paradise Masala, 58 London Road | 377 yd | |
| Go Burger Colchester | 56 London Road, Colchester | 380 yd | |
| Hong Kong Chef | 23A London Road, Stanway | 683 yd | |
| China One | Lotus Garden, 33 London Road | 740 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lexden Springs School HALSTEAD ROAD | swimming pool | 178 yd |
| Lexden Racquets & Fitness Club CHITTS HILL | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool | 456 yd |
| Holmwood House Preparatory School Chitts Hill | grass pitches | 511 yd |
| Stanway Rovers Football Club NEW FARM ROAD | grass pitches | 636 yd |
| Lexden King George Sports Ground CLAIRMONT ROAD | grass pitches | 948 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| 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 | 115.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.