Firs Road is in West Mersea, Colchester and in Colchester district. CO5 8JS 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 Firs Road, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO5 8PZ, CO5 8PY, CO5 8PX, CO5 8JU, CO5 8PU, CO5 8JL, CO5 8JX, CO5 8JR, CO5 8LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CO5 8JS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 52% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 | 28.2% | 26.8% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 50.6% | 0.8% | 44.2% | 6.4% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 7.9% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 12% | 14.2% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.5% | 37.1% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -11.3% |
| Good health | 40.1% | 39.2% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 18.7% | 5.2% | 12.7% | 6.0% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 3.6% | -3.5% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 25.7% | 15.2% | -10.5% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 10.3% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.6% | 16% | -5.6% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 10.3% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 16% | 6.9% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.1% | 29.6% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -4.2% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 99.3% | 97.1% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 97.8% 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% | 97.8% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 97.8% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.7% | 37.2% | -5.5% |
| Christian | 60.1% | 46.2% | 13.9% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Firs Road was 43.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.7% higher than the Mersea and Pyefleet average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Firs Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Mersea and Pyefleet and the 256th lowest crime rate of 615 local areas in Colchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 71.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2A Firs Road, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2022-08-10 | £620,288 |
| 12 Firs Road, Colchester, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-06-30 | £252,083 |
| 9 Firs Road, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-05-27 | £507,415 |
| 25 Firs Road, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £423,500 | 2020-12-16 | £482,306 |
| 23 Firs Road, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2020-09-04 | £420,996 |
CO5 8JS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 8JS 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CO5 8JS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 95 |
| Full-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mersea Island School Barfield Road , West Mersea CO5 8QX | 3out of 4 | 826 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 | 193 yd | |
| The Mersea Deli | 42 High Street, West Mersea | 417 yd | |
| Titash | 40B High Street, West Mersea | 428 yd | |
| Buttercups | 14 Church Road, West Mersea | 545 yd | |
| The White Hart Inn | 1 High Street, West Mersea | 555 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal British Legion | 39 Barfield Road, West Mersea | 516 yd | |
| Dabchicks Sailing Club | 143 Coast Road, West Mersea | 820 yd | |
| West Mersea Yacht Club | 116 Coast Road, West Mersea | 856 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Kitchen | 13A High Street, West Mersea | 464 yd | |
| Unique Fish Bar | 10 Church Road, West Mersea | 540 yd | |
| Nupur | 37A Kingsland Road, West Mersea | 733 yd | |
| Lotus Kitchen | 31 Kingsland Road, West Mersea | 736 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-op | 43 Barfield Road, West Mersea | 648 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mersea Centre HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 442 yd |
| West Mersea Bowls Club COLCHESTER ROAD | indoor bowls | 466 yd |
| Mersea Island School BARFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 681 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 | 45.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.