Turner Road is in Colchester and in Colchester district. CO4 5LA is located in the Mile End electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Colchester. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Turner Road, Colchester, CO4 5LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO4 5HD, CO4 5LB, CO4 5JW, CO4 5JP, CO4 5JY, CO4 5LR, CO4 5XE, CO4 5LX, CO4 5JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CO4 5LA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 52.6% | 53% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 47.4% | 47% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 | 29.8% | 34.7% | 4.9% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.2% | 49.4% | -1.8% | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 8.4% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 5% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.3% | 52.4% | 0.1% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 26.6% | 31.6% | 5.0% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 13.2% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 1.7% | -4.5% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.2% | 13.7% | -8.5% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 11.2% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 13.3% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 6.2% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 16.6% | 7.7% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.5% | 32.8% | 1.3% | 33.8% | -1.0% |
| Other | 6% | 6.2% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 3.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 8% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 4.2% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 86.7% | 81.1% | -5.6% | 81.4% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 81.8% 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 | 82.8% | 81.8% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -1.4% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 7% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 0.4% | -4.8% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 10.2% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.5% | 81.2% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 9.1% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 4.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.7% | 2.4% | -7.3% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.8% | 37.2% | -2.4% |
| Christian | 54.4% | 46.2% | 8.2% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Turner Road was 3.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.2% lower than the Lexden and Braiswick average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Turner Road has the lowest crime rate of 94 local areas in Lexden and Braiswick and the 3rd lowest crime rate of 615 local areas in Colchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Turner Road, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £483,000 | 2023-08-17 | £487,581 |
| 41 Turner Road, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2023-02-15 | £475,160 |
| 60 Turner Road, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £304,000 | 2022-08-15 | £299,313 |
| 38B Turner Road, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2019-08-16 | £400,597 |
| 38A Turner Road, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2019-02-08 | £338,050 |
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myland Community Primary School Mill Road , Mile End CO4 5LD | 3out of 4 | 455 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Camulos Academy Whitmore Drive , Via Urbis Romanea CO4 6AL | 3out of 4 | 710 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Boudica Primary School Cowper Crescent , CO4 5XT | 3out of 4 | 854 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highwoods Community Primary School Tynedale Square , Highwoods CO4 9SN | 3out of 4 | 1,337 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinkley Grove Primary School Rawlings Crescent , Highwoods CO4 9GF | 3out of 4 | 1,491 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Trinity School Brinkley Lane , CO4 9PU | - not rated | 1,330 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gilberd School Brinkley Lane , CO4 9PU | 4out of 4 | 1,365 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helena School Sheepen Road , CO3 3LE | 3out of 4 | 2,388 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colchester Royal Grammar School Lexden Road , CO3 3ND | 4out of 4 | 3,407 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Colchester Academy Hawthorn Avenue , CO4 3JL | 3out of 4 | 3,755 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester Institute Sheepen Road , CO3 3LL | - not rated | 2,579 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North East Essex Co-operative Academy Turner Road , Mile End CO4 5LB | 3out of 4 | 25 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Aubyn Centre Education Department St Aubyn Centre , CO4 5HG | 4out of 4 | 998 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswode Hoe School Sussex Road , CO3 3QJ | 3out of 4 | 3,158 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford House School 2 Lexden Road , CO3 3NE | - not rated | 3,319 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colchester High School Wellesley Road , CO3 3HD | - not rated | 3,356 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog & Pheasant | Dog And Pheasant, 24 Nayland Road | 759 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 6, Colchester General Hospital | 395 yd | |
| Myland Fisheries | 32 Nayland Road, Colchester | 767 yd | |
| Delish hot pot catering services | 133 Gavin Way, Colchester | 1,045 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Daily | 63 Nayland Road, Colchester | 724 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Road Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND MILL ROAD | grass pitches | 483 yd |
| Camulos Academy WHITMORE DRIVE | grass pitches | 745 yd |
| Turner Village (Closed) Turner Road | grass pitches | 859 yd |
| David Lloyd Leisure Centre UNITED WAY | swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,060 yd |
| Mile End Sports Ground Fords Lane | grass pitches | 1,085 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 32.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 33.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 68.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 68.3 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.