Pertwee Way is in Langenhoe, Colchester and in Colchester district. CO5 7LR is located in the Mersea and Pyefleet electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Harwich and North Essex. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pertwee Way, Langenhoe, Colchester, CO5 7LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO5 7LU, CO5 7LP, CO5 7LZ, CO5 7LY, CO5 7LF, CO5 7AZ, CO5 7LB, CO5 7LD, CO5 7LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CO5 7LR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 49.1% | 49.1% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 50.9% | 50.9% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CO5 7LR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 16.4% | 22.8% | 6.4% | 37.9% | -15.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.7% | 57.1% | -11.6% | 44.2% | 12.9% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 10.7% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 8.3% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.9% | 44.6% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 37.9% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 13.8% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 23.9% | 16% | -7.9% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 14.5% | 3.5% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 17.2% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 7.7% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 16.3% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.9% | 26% | -0.9% | 33.8% | -7.8% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.4% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 96.8% | 95.3% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 96.6% | 96.6% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 96.1% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.3% | 76.7% | 11.6% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.9% | 37.2% | 2.7% |
| Christian | 54% | 46.2% | 7.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pertwee Way was 15.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.6% lower than the Marks Tey and Layer average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pertwee Way has the 11th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Marks Tey and Layer and the 66th lowest crime rate of 615 local areas in Colchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.4%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Pertwee Way, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2020-12-11 | £468,527 |
| 8 Pertwee Way, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2018-08-30 | £410,241 |
| 10 Pertwee Way, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2008-07-11 | £487,058 |
| 8 Pertwee Way, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2007-09-13 | £369,726 |
| 1 Pertwee Way, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2006-07-24 | £373,458 |
CO5 7LR 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 retired residents living in CO5 7LR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 111 |
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 26 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Other | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langenhoe Community Primary School Bracken Way , Abberton CO5 7PG | 2out of 4 | 297 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Academy Holt Drive , Mersea Road CO2 0BG | 2out of 4 | 2,790 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Church Road , Fingringhoe CO5 7BN | 3out of 4 | 2,867 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge Rectory Road , Rowhedge CO5 7HR | 3out of 4 | 3,629 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkwick Junior School School Road , CO2 8NN | 2out of 4 | 4,251 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,339 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abberton Cc ABBERTON ROAD | grass pitches | 305 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 192.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 212.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 170.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 500 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.