Rushmere Close is in West Mersea, Colchester and in Colchester district. CO5 8QQ 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 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rushmere Close, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8QQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO5 8UG, CO5 8GE, CO5 8QZ, CO5 8AN, CO5 8BA, CO5 8RA, CO5 8RE, CO5 8SR, CO5 8BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CO5 8QQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% 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 | 53.9% | 54.2% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 46.1% | 45.8% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
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 8QQ 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 | 9.3% | 16.7% | 7.4% | 37.9% | -21.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.3% | 57.1% | -10.2% | 44.2% | 12.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 11.5% | 4.2% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 14.5% | 13.1% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
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 | 34% | 33.6% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -14.8% |
| Good health | 41.8% | 40.8% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 7.2% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 19.5% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 6.8% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 5.4% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 34.7% | 19.9% | -14.8% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 8% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 12% | 1.5% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.1% | 6.4% | -1.7% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 14.3% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.2% | 37.1% | 12.9% | 33.8% | 3.3% |
| Other | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.3% | 98.2% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 96.5% | 95.7% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 95.3% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88% | 76.7% | 11.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.7% | 37.2% | -6.5% |
| Christian | 61% | 46.2% | 14.8% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rushmere Close was 141.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 240.0% higher than the Mersea and Pyefleet average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Rushmere Close has the highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Mersea and Pyefleet and the 95th highest crime rate of 615 local areas in Colchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Rushmere Close, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2015-12-21 | £277,779 |
| 1A Rushmere Close, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2015-08-12 | £249,851 |
| 12 Rushmere Close, Colchester, Essex Other, an established residential building | £276,000 | 2014-01-31 | £404,158 |
| 6 Rushmere Close, Colchester, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £102,760 | 2009-05-27 | £221,540 |
| 1A Rushmere Close, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2006-03-01 | £228,614 |
CO5 8QQ 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 8QQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 56% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 140 |
| Full-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service 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 | 95 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Helena Shop & Cafe | 47 Kingsland Road, West Mersea | 91 yd | |
| Old Forge Filling Station | 37 Kingsland Road, West Mersea | 148 yd | |
| The Mersea Deli | 42 High Street, West Mersea | 656 yd | |
| Titash | 40B High Street, West Mersea | 657 yd | |
| Mersea island fish bar | Mersea Island Fish Bar, 37 High Street North | 690 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal British Legion | 39 Barfield Road, West Mersea | 310 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nupur | 37A Kingsland Road, West Mersea | 148 yd | |
| Lotus Kitchen | 31 Kingsland Road, West Mersea | 166 yd | |
| China Kitchen | 13A High Street, West Mersea | 725 yd | |
| Unique Fish Bar | 10 Church Road, West Mersea | 777 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-op | 43 Barfield Road, West Mersea | 182 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mersea Island School BARFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 176 yd |
| Mersea Centre HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 642 yd |
| The Glebe COLCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 951 yd |
| West Mersea Bowls Club COLCHESTER ROAD | indoor bowls | 977 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.