Coast Road is in West Mersea, Colchester and in Colchester district. CO5 8LH 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 Coast Road, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO5 8QE, CO5 8QH, CO5 8QF, CO5 8PN, CO5 8LG, CO5 8LJ, CO5 8QD, CO5 8QJ, CO5 8SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CO5 8LH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% | 51.4% | -3.3% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 45.3% | 48.6% | 3.3% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 8LH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.6% 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 | 18.6% | 21.9% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -16.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.7% | 59.6% | 3.9% | 44.2% | 15.4% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 8.8% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 17.6% | 7.3% | -10.3% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.7%) 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 | 50% | 51.1% | 1.1% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 35.6% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 9.5% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.1% | 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% | 13.1% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 7.7% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 17.4% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 3.9% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 15.4% | 8.2% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.2% | 41.3% | 5.1% | 33.8% | 7.5% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.2% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| White | 100% | 98.6% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 90.9% 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 | 96.9% | 90.9% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 91.5% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.3% | 76.7% | 16.6% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.9% | 37.2% | -6.3% |
| Christian | 61.1% | 46.2% | 14.9% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Coast Road was 42.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.0% higher than the Mersea and Pyefleet average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Coast Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Mersea and Pyefleet and the 252nd lowest crime rate of 615 local areas in Colchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Coast Road, Colchester, Essex Other, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-05-02 | £344,409 |
| Yew Tree House, 16 Coast Road, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £1,650,000 | 2022-04-04 | £1,694,212 |
| 17 Coast Road, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £1,725,000 | 2021-09-02 | £1,877,898 |
| 26 Coast Road, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2019-12-19 | £568,405 |
| Yew Tree House, 16 Coast Road, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £810,000 | 2018-10-11 | £927,097 |
CO5 8LH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 8LH 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 8LH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 96 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 869 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Art Cafe | 2 Coast Road, West Mersea | 160 yd | |
| Buttercups | 14 Church Road, West Mersea | 162 yd | |
| The White Hart Inn | 1 High Street, West Mersea | 202 yd | |
| Titash | 40B High Street, West Mersea | 339 yd | |
| The Mersea Deli | 42 High Street, West Mersea | 347 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal British Legion | 39 Barfield Road, West Mersea | 786 yd | |
| West Mersea Yacht Club | 116 Coast Road, West Mersea | 846 yd | |
| Dabchicks Sailing Club | 143 Coast Road, West Mersea | 1,000 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unique Fish Bar | 10 Church Road, West Mersea | 181 yd | |
| China Kitchen | 13A High Street, West Mersea | 263 yd | |
| Nupur | 37A Kingsland Road, West Mersea | 957 yd | |
| Lotus Kitchen | 31 Kingsland Road, West Mersea | 975 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-op | 43 Barfield Road, West Mersea | 861 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mersea Centre HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 342 yd |
| Mersea Island School BARFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 764 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 | 46.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.