Turbine Road is in Colchester and in Colchester district. CO4 5ZW 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 Turbine Road, Colchester, CO4 5ZW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO4 5TY, CO4 5EZ, CO4 5RY, CO4 5ZU, CO4 5SE, CO4 5UJ, CO4 5UQ, CO4 5UG, CO4 5YP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CO4 5ZW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 49.2% | 48.8% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 50.8% | 51.2% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 5ZW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.3% 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 | 71.1% | 55.3% | -15.8% | 37.9% | 17.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.6% | 22.8% | 7.2% | 44.2% | -21.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 17.7% | 8.8% | 9.1% | 8.6% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (91%) 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 | 53.8% | 58.2% | 4.4% | 48.4% | 9.8% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 32.8% | -6.9% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 4.5% | 9% | 4.5% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
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 5ZW this area, 6.9% 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 44.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.1% | 6.9% | 5.8% | 18.2% | -11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 6.9% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 12% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.1% | 22.7% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.8% | 44.9% | -2.9% | 33.8% | 11.1% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.7% 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 | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2% | 7.1% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 4.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 12.2% | 9.7% | 2.5% | 9.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 89.4% | 69.7% | -19.7% | 81.4% | -11.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 73% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.9% | 73% | -15.9% | 83.2% | -10.2% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 7.4% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 3% | 7.4% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 10.9% | 7.9% | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.4% | 73% | -14.4% | 83.2% | -10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 9.4% | 8.4% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 7% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 3.5% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 7% | 3.0% | 1.9% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.8% | 76.7% | -5.9% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 5.8% | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.2% | 37.2% | 11.0% |
| Christian | 32.3% | 46.2% | -13.9% |
| Hindu | 4.7% | 1.7% | 3.0% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Turbine Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Lexden and Braiswick average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Turbine Road, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2025-09-25 | £380,000 |
| 3 Turbine Road, Colchester, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-06-13 | £190,206 |
| 20 Turbine Road, Colchester, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-10-11 | £187,564 |
| 28 Turbine Road, Colchester, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-11-17 | £176,561 |
| 2 Turbine Road, Colchester, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2023-11-03 | £189,312 |
| Full-Time Employee | 131 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 344 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Primary School and Nursery John Harper Street , CO1 1RP | 3out of 4 | 1,445 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Boudica Primary School Cowper Crescent , CO4 5XT | 3out of 4 | 1,501 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Myland Community Primary School Mill Road , Mile End CO4 5LD | 3out of 4 | 1,530 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Camulos Academy Whitmore Drive , Via Urbis Romanea CO4 6AL | 3out of 4 | 2,509 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 | 1,200 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colchester Royal Grammar School Lexden Road , CO3 3ND | 4out of 4 | 2,118 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic College Norman Way , CO3 3US | 3out of 4 | 2,266 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colchester County High School for Girls Norman Way , CO3 3US | 4out of 4 | 2,266 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Philip Morant School and College Rembrandt Way , CO3 4QS | 1out of 4 | 2,783 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 | 1,381 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College Colchester North Hill , CO1 1SN | - not rated | 1,892 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 | 1,614 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's School for Girls 91 Lexden Road , CO3 3RB | - not rated | 1,860 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| North East Essex Co-operative Academy Turner Road , Mile End CO4 5LB | 3out of 4 | 1,888 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford House School 2 Lexden Road , CO3 3NE | - not rated | 2,058 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colchester High School Wellesley Road , CO3 3HD | - not rated | 2,203 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beauty at the Bay | 269 Bergholt Road, Colchester | 374 yd | |
| Colchester Golf Club | 21 Braiswick, Colchester | 428 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Vue Social Club | Colne Bank Avenue, Colchester | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tins Super Kitchen | 31 Mile End Road, Colchester | 1,002 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Colchester Golf Club BRAISWICK | golf | 431 yd |
| Woods Sports Club (Closed) Braiswick | grass pitches | 435 yd |
| Hercules Body Building And Weight Training Club COLNE BANK AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 1,072 yd |
| St Helena School SHEEPEN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,084 yd |
| Playfootball Colchester SHEEPEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,090 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 | 59.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 74.77 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 74.77 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.