Upland Road is in West Mersea, Colchester and in Colchester district. CO5 8DG 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Upland Road, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO5 8DH, CO5 8JX, CO5 8DR, CO5 8DS, CO5 8DN, CO5 8JT, CO5 8DJ, CO5 8JU, CO5 8DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CO5 8DG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 51.6% | -2.0% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 46.4% | 48.4% | 2.0% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 25.3% | 30.6% | 5.3% | 37.9% | -7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56% | 45% | -11.0% | 44.2% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 11.4% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 9.6% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
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% | 46.6% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 32.9% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 15.5% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.2% | 18.3% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 11.3% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.7% | 20.4% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 7.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3.9% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 20.4% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.4% | 22.6% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -11.2% |
| Other | 6.7% | 3% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.1% | 97.5% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 96% 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 | 97.5% | 96% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 95.3% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 20.2% | 13.5% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.1% | 37.2% | 2.9% |
| Christian | 48.9% | 46.2% | 2.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upland Road was 11.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.7% lower than the Mersea and Pyefleet average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Upland Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Mersea and Pyefleet and the 31st 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 falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 75.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Claire Court Upland Road, Colchester, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-08-29 | £183,412 |
| 2 Claire Court Upland Road, Colchester, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £188,500 | 2025-04-25 | £184,898 |
| 3 Claire Court Upland Road, Colchester, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-03-28 | £190,206 |
| 4 Claire Court Upland Road, Colchester, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2022-01-25 | £160,075 |
| 54 Upland Road, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2021-11-09 | £204,454 |
CO5 8DG 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 | 63 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mersea Island School Barfield Road , West Mersea CO5 8QX | 3out of 4 | 648 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mersea island fish bar | Mersea Island Fish Bar, 37 High Street North | 80 yd | |
| The Mersea Deli | 42 High Street, West Mersea | 483 yd | |
| Titash | 40B High Street, West Mersea | 493 yd | |
| Old Forge Filling Station | 37 Kingsland Road, West Mersea | 505 yd | |
| St Helena Shop & Cafe | 47 Kingsland Road, West Mersea | 533 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal British Legion | 39 Barfield Road, West Mersea | 315 yd | |
| Dabchicks Sailing Club | 143 Coast Road, West Mersea | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus Kitchen | 31 Kingsland Road, West Mersea | 503 yd | |
| Nupur | 37A Kingsland Road, West Mersea | 505 yd | |
| China Kitchen | 13A High Street, West Mersea | 560 yd | |
| Unique Fish Bar | 10 Church Road, West Mersea | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-op | 43 Barfield Road, West Mersea | 438 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Mersea Bowls Club COLCHESTER ROAD | indoor bowls | 406 yd |
| Mersea Centre HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 498 yd |
| Mersea Island School BARFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 517 yd |
| The Glebe COLCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 873 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 | 28.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 2.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.