Avitus Way, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9EY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CO4 9EY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.1%	50.4%	1.3%	51.0%	-0.6%
Male	50.9%	49.6%	-1.3%	49.0%	0.6%

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 area around CO4 9EY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.9% 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	32.3%	44.9%	12.6%	37.9%	7.0%
Married: Opposite sex	55%	42.1%	-12.9%	44.2%	-2.1%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Separated	4.4%	2.1%	-2.3%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	6.8%	8.2%	1.4%	9.1%	-0.9%
Widowed	1.6%	2.1%	0.5%	6.1%	-4.0%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (93.9%) 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	65.4%	60.9%	-4.5%	48.4%	12.5%
Good health	31%	33%	2.0%	33.6%	-0.6%
Fair health	2.4%	5.4%	3.0%	12.7%	-7.3%
Bad health	1.3%	0.8%	-0.5%	4.0%	-3.2%

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.

In the area around CO4 9EY this area, 6.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	6.4%	6.5%	0.1%	18.2%	-11.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.3%	11.3%	-7.0%	9.6%	1.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.3%	14.7%	-5.6%	13.4%	1.3%
Apprenticeship	0.8%	2.7%	1.9%	5.3%	-2.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	17.9%	20.2%	2.3%	16.9%	3.3%
Degree or Similar	33.1%	42.8%	9.7%	33.8%	9.0%
Other	3.2%	1.7%	-1.5%	2.8%	-1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.8% 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%	0.8%	0.8%	1.1%	-0.3%
Chinese	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	1%	2.1%	1.1%	3.1%	-1.0%
Pakistani	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.7%	-1.6%
Other Asian	1.8%	3.8%	2.0%	1.6%	2.2%
Black African	2.4%	7%	4.6%	2.5%	4.5%
Black Caribbean	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	90.6%	82.8%	-7.8%	81.4%	1.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Arab	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Other	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.6%	-0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 77.7% 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	89%	77.7%	-11.3%	83.2%	-5.5%
European Union	4.5%	8.6%	4.1%	6.1%	2.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
Africa	2.9%	5.4%	2.5%	2.7%	2.7%
Middle East and Asia	2.6%	6.7%	4.1%	5.6%	1.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1%	0.8%	-0.2%	1.3%	-0.5%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	89%	77.7%	-11.3%	83.2%	-5.5%
10+ Years	0%	13.1%	13.1%	9.8%	3.3%
5-10 Years	0.5%	6.2%	5.7%	2.9%	3.3%
2-5 Years	5.2%	2.4%	-2.8%	2.2%	0.2%
Less than 2 years	5.2%	0.5%	-4.7%	1.9%	-1.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77.7%	76.7%	1.0%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Poland	2.7%	1.3%	1.4%
Romania	2.2%	0.9%	1.3%
Other EU countries	1.9%	1.5%	0.4%
North Africa	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Central and Western Africa	2.2%	0.3%	1.9%
South and Eastern Africa	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
South-East Asia	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	10.5%	13.5%	-3.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	50.7%	37.2%	13.5%
Christian	40.5%	46.2%	-5.7%
Buddhist	1.3%	0.5%	0.8%
Hindu	1.3%	1.7%	-0.4%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	2.9%	6.5%	-3.6%
Not answered	2.9%	6.0%	-3.1%

Safety

Is Avitus Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Avitus Way was 18.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.0% lower than the Highwoods average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Avitus Way has the 8th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Highwoods and the 84th lowest crime rate of 619 local areas in Colchester .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.0%.

🔎 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. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£49,200

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in CO4 9EY, 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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very 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) - 3/10 (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) - 4/10 (below average )
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 Avitus Way are based on 69 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 Avitus Way, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9EY

Estimated Average Property Prices for CO4 9EY

Average Price
£357,241

Semi-Detached
£376,200

Terraced
£352,150

Detached
£443,729

Flats/Maisonettes
£189,860

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Avitus Way

Average Price
£359,325

Semi-Detached
£384,125

Terraced
£354,729

Detached
£461,757

Flats/Maisonettes
£187,664

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Avitus WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Avitus Way, Colchester, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£272,000	2026-03-30	£272,000
25 Avitus Way, Colchester, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£345,000	2025-08-21	£347,848
33 Avitus Way, Colchester, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£275,000	2024-08-01	£282,816
1 Avitus Way, Colchester, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£292,500	2023-12-15	£303,368
14 Avitus Way, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£455,000	2022-12-19	£445,000

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CO4 9EY

Employment

CO4 9EY 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.

The percentage of student residents living in CO4 9EY area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	146
Part-Time Employee	43
Student (economically inactive)	28
Self-Employed	23
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	16
Looking after home or family	11
Other	9
Retired	6
Unemployed	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	36
Financial and insurance activities	28
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Construction	18
Education	18
Other	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Administrative and support service activities	10
Transport and storage	8
Information and communication	8
Manufacturing	8
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Real estate activities	5

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brinkley Grove Primary School Rawlings Crescent , Highwoods CO4 9GF	3out of 4	371 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Highwoods Community Primary School Tynedale Square , Highwoods CO4 9SN	3out of 4	856 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Highwoods Community Primary School Tynedale Square , Highwoods CO4 9SN	- not rated	856 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Camulos Academy Whitmore Drive , Via Urbis Romanea CO4 6AL	3out of 4	1,048 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester Clay Lane Grove , CO4 0HH	3out of 4	1,353 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Trinity School Carris Close , CO4 6ED	- not rated	251 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
The Gilberd School Brinkley Lane , CO4 9PU	4out of 4	309 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Gilberd School Brinkley Lane , CO4 9PU	- not rated	309 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Colchester Academy Hawthorn Avenue , CO4 3JL	3out of 4	3,334 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sir Charles Lucas Arts College Hawthorn Avenue , CO4 3JL	- not rated	3,334 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	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	3,580 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Sixth Form College Colchester North Hill , CO1 1SN	- not rated	3,622 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Sixth Form College Colchester North Hill , CO1 1SN	- not rated	3,623 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oxley Parker School Mill Road , CO4 5JF	- not rated	509 yd	Non-maintained special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
North East Essex Co-operative Academy Walnut Tree Way , CO2 9BS	3out of 4	1,312 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
North East Essex Additional Provision School The Mile End Centre , Turner Road CO4 5LB	- not rated	1,312 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The St Aubyn Centre Education Department St Aubyn Centre , CO4 5HG	4out of 4	1,486 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Convent School 48 Priory Street , CO1 2QB	- not rated	3,605 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Refresh Cafe	Unit 2, Phoenix Square	794 yd
Fitness For Less	Unit 2, Phoenix Square	794 yd
Cafe Plus	Unit C5 And C6, The Seedbed Centre	944 yd
Sarah's Coffee Shop	The Centre, 707 The Crescent	968 yd
Tesco Family Dining Ltd	Tesco Family Dining Tesco Supermarket, Highwoods Square	994 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Delish hot pot catering services	133 Gavin Way, Colchester		244 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Brinkley Grove Primary School RAWLINGS CRESCENT	grass pitches	372 yd
Mill Road Playing Fields MILL ROAD	grass pitches	536 yd
Royal London Insurance Sports Ground (Closed) Mill Road	grass pitches	538 yd
Crossfit Colchester HECKWORTH CLOSE	health and fitness suite	786 yd
Fitness4Less (Colchester) UNIT 2 UNIT 2 WYNCOLLS ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	790 yd
Highwood Community Primary School TYNEDALE SQUARE	grass pitches	854 yd
Camulos Academy WHITMORE DRIVE	grass pitches	1,048 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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

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	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	236.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	163.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	900 Mbit/s

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