Colchester Road is in West Mersea, Colchester and in Colchester district. CO5 8RS 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 Colchester Road, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO5 8RX, CO5 8EQ, CO5 8EF, CO5 8RL, CO5 8EH, CO5 8EG, CO5 8DZ, CO5 8EE, CO5 8EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CO5 8RS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.4% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.6% | 0.4% | 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 | 30% | 33.3% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.7% | 50.2% | -2.5% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 8.8% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 5.2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 48.2% | 45.5% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 38.5% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 12.9% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 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 | 23.2% | 17.5% | -5.7% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 6.8% | -7.5% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 21.1% | 5.1% | 13.4% | 7.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 6.8% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 21.9% | 9.7% | 16.9% | 5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.8% | 25.5% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -8.3% |
| Other | 5.1% | 0.4% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 98.4% | 97.9% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 92.5% | 94.7% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 94.7% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.3% | 76.7% | 10.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.7% | 37.2% | 6.5% |
| Christian | 50.7% | 46.2% | 4.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colchester Road was 36.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.8% lower than the Mersea and Pyefleet average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Colchester Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Mersea and Pyefleet and the 211th 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 rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D Colchester Road, Colchester, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-02-15 | £124,730 |
| 9 Colchester Road, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2023-09-14 | £516,618 |
| 13 Colchester Road, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £347,500 | 2021-02-03 | £403,282 |
| 13 Colchester Road, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2020-12-04 | £387,211 |
| 9 Colchester Road, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2017-05-12 | £344,735 |
CO5 8RS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 8RS 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 | 71 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 923 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Forge Filling Station | 37 Kingsland Road, West Mersea | 696 yd | |
| Mersea island fish bar | Mersea Island Fish Bar, 37 High Street North | 733 yd | |
| St Helena Shop & Cafe | 47 Kingsland Road, West Mersea | 765 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal British Legion | 39 Barfield Road, West Mersea | 731 yd | |
| The Fox | Fox Inn, 106 East Road | 1,012 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus Kitchen | 31 Kingsland Road, West Mersea | 674 yd | |
| Nupur | 37A Kingsland Road, West Mersea | 696 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-op | 43 Barfield Road, West Mersea | 737 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Glebe COLCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 199 yd |
| West Mersea Bowls Club COLCHESTER ROAD | indoor bowls | 618 yd |
| Mersea Island School BARFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 884 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 | 93.8% |
| 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 | 38.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 33.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 50.79 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 50.79 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 14.05 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.