Head Street is in Rowhedge, Colchester and in Colchester district. CO5 7HL is located in the Old Heath and The Hythe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harwich and North Essex. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Head Street, Rowhedge, Colchester, CO5 7HL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO5 7HJ, CO5 7HN, CO5 7JS, CO5 7HW, CO5 7HG, CO5 7EN, CO5 7JR, CO5 7EH, CO5 7JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CO5 7HL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 50.5% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.4% | 49.5% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 25.9% | 32.2% | 6.3% | 37.9% | -5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.5% | 42.6% | -9.9% | 44.2% | -1.6% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 13.2% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 8.9% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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 | 46.4% | 47.3% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 33.2% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 13% | 14.7% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.5% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 19.3% | 18.2% | -1.1% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 5.4% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 12.8% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.7% | 7.8% | -1.9% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 19% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.4% | 32.2% | -0.2% | 33.8% | -1.6% |
| Other | 2.7% | 4.7% | 2.0% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| White | 99% | 96.5% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Other | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 93.9% 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 | 95.1% | 93.9% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 93.9% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0.3% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.1% | 76.7% | 5.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45% | 37.2% | 7.8% |
| Christian | 47% | 46.2% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Head Street was 25.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.7% lower than the Berechurch average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Head Street has the 6th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Berechurch and the 125th lowest crime rate of 615 local areas in Colchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.1%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8A Head Street, Colchester, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-10-17 | £123,397 |
| 21 Head Street, Colchester, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-09-28 | £191,629 |
| 10 Head Street, Colchester, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2021-09-15 | £169,919 |
| 22 Head Street, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2017-07-19 | £328,169 |
| 24 Head Street, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2016-10-21 | £321,550 |
CO5 7HL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% 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.
CO5 7HL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Education | 38 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge Rectory Road , Rowhedge CO5 7HR | 3out of 4 | 283 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomgrove Infant School Broome Grove , Off Heath Road CO7 9QB | 3out of 4 | 1,486 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomgrove Junior School Broome Grove , Wivenhoe CO7 9QB | 3out of 4 | 1,486 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Church Road , Fingringhoe CO5 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,579 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields Primary School Bowes Road , Wivenhoe CO7 9RD | 4out of 4 | 1,914 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Thomas Lord Audley School Monkwick Avenue , Monkwick CO2 8NJ | 3out of 4 | 3,423 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colchester Academy Hawthorn Avenue , CO4 3JL | 3out of 4 | 4,454 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Essex Wivenhoe Park , CO4 3SQ | - not rated | 2,193 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Market Field School School Road , Elmstead Market CO7 7ET | 4out of 4 | 4,568 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colchester High School Wellesley Road , CO3 3HD | - not rated | 5,371 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowhedge Mariners Chapel | Chapel, 13 Chapel Street | 94 yd | |
| GO4 Cafe' on the Rec | Old Heath Recreation Ground, Pavilion | 411 yd | |
| Congregational Church | 101 High Street, Wivenhoe | 922 yd | |
| Maison Mollies | 1A Station Road, Wivenhoe | 930 yd | |
| The Olive Branch | 1A Station Road, Wivenhoe | 930 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greyhound | 62 High Street, Wivenhoe | 954 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rowhedge Village Hall RECTORY ROAD | 397 yd | |
| Rowhedge Recreation Ground COLNE RISE | grass pitches | 411 yd |
| King George V Playing Field, Wivenhoe HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 839 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 | 22.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 22.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 22.2% |
| 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.