Blade Road is in Colchester and in Colchester district. CO4 5ZU is located in the Mile End electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Colchester. This postcode has been in use since 2008-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Blade Road, Colchester, CO4 5ZU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO4 5SE, CO4 5EZ, CO4 5ZW, CO4 5ZX, CO4 5RY, CO4 5TY, CO4 5UJ, CO4 5UB, CO4 5SP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CO4 5ZU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 52.2% | 52.4% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 47.8% | 47.6% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 CO4 5ZU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59% 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 | 58.6% | 59% | 0.4% | 37.9% | 21.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.1% | 30% | -0.1% | 44.2% | -14.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 7% | 7% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 (87.8%) 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 | 61.9% | 51.2% | -10.7% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 36.6% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 2.8% | 9.2% | 6.4% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
In the area around CO4 5ZU this area, 4.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 45.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.6% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 18.2% | -13.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 6.2% | -11.0% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 17.2% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 19.4% | 10.3% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.7% | 45.4% | -0.3% | 33.8% | 11.6% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.2% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 3.1% | 4.0% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 1% | -3.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 8.5% | 6.9% | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.3% | -2.5% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4% | 1.7% | -2.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 86.2% | 74.1% | -12.1% | 81.4% | -7.3% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 76.9% 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 | 76.1% | 76.9% | 0.8% | 83.2% | -6.3% |
| European Union | 12.1% | 9.5% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 7.1% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 4.1% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.5% | 77.2% | 2.7% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 9.7% | 12.9% | 3.2% | 9.8% | 3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 4.4% | -1.7% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 2% | -4.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 3.4% | 0.2% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.1% | 76.7% | -8.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 16.9% | 13.5% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.8% | 37.2% | 10.6% |
| Christian | 33.9% | 46.2% | -12.3% |
| Hindu | 4.7% | 1.7% | 3.0% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 10.5% | 6.0% | 4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blade Road was 111.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 120.4% higher than the Lexden and Braiswick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Blade Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 94 local areas in Lexden and Braiswick and the 143rd highest crime rate of 615 local areas in Colchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 68.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Blade Road, Colchester, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-05-31 | £361,966 |
| 36 Blade Road, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-12-15 | £411,814 |
| 27 Blade Road, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2023-11-09 | £400,674 |
| 34 Blade Road, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2023-11-03 | £380,126 |
| 41 Blade Road, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2022-10-13 | £408,718 |
CO4 5ZU 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 | 122 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braiswick Primary School Apprentice Drive , New Braiswick Park CO4 5QJ | 3out of 4 | 253 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Primary School and Nursery John Harper Street , CO1 1RP | 3out of 4 | 1,523 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Myland Community Primary School Mill Road , Mile End CO4 5LD | 3out of 4 | 1,595 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Boudica Primary School Cowper Crescent , CO4 5XT | 3out of 4 | 1,596 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Camulos Academy Whitmore Drive , Via Urbis Romanea CO4 6AL | 3out of 4 | 2,572 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Helena School Sheepen Road , CO3 3LE | 3out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colchester Royal Grammar School Lexden Road , CO3 3ND | 4out of 4 | 2,147 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic College Norman Way , CO3 3US | 3out of 4 | 2,256 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colchester County High School for Girls Norman Way , CO3 3US | 4out of 4 | 2,256 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Philip Morant School and College Rembrandt Way , CO3 4QS | 1out of 4 | 2,766 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,432 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College Colchester North Hill , CO1 1SN | - not rated | 1,953 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswode Hoe School Sussex Road , CO3 3QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,625 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's School for Girls 91 Lexden Road , CO3 3RB | - not rated | 1,859 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| North East Essex Co-operative Academy Turner Road , Mile End CO4 5LB | 3out of 4 | 1,964 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford House School 2 Lexden Road , CO3 3NE | - not rated | 2,091 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colchester High School Wellesley Road , CO3 3HD | - not rated | 2,242 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester Golf Club | 21 Braiswick, Colchester | 421 yd | |
| Beauty at the Bay | 269 Bergholt Road, Colchester | 441 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woods Sports Club (Closed) Braiswick | grass pitches | 397 yd |
| Colchester Golf Club BRAISWICK | golf | 423 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 | 42.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 74.13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 74.13 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.