Braxted Road is in Kelvedon, Colchester and in Maldon district. CO5 9BT is located in the Great Totham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Witham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Braxted Road, Kelvedon, Colchester, CO5 9BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CO5 9BT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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 | 53.6% | 52.3% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 46.4% | 47.7% | 1.3% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 9BT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56% 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 | 25.1% | 27.2% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.7% | 56% | -0.7% | 44.2% | 11.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 6.5% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 6.8% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 48.2% | 58.8% | 10.6% | 48.4% | 10.4% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 29.3% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 7% | -6.9% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 19.3% | 14.3% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 13% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 17.2% | 5.9% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 3.2% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 15.9% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 36% | 33.4% | -2.6% | 33.8% | -0.4% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 90.9% | 95.1% | 4.2% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 4.2% | 2.1% | -2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 96.6% 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% | 96.6% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 96.9% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.5% | 76.7% | 11.8% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.8% | 37.2% | 1.6% |
| Christian | 53.6% | 46.2% | 7.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Braxted Road was 48.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 113.2% higher than the Great Totham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Braxted Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Great Totham and the 75th highest crime rate of 205 local areas in Maldon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashmans Farm Braxted Road, Colchester, Essex Other, an established residential building | £1,593,000 | 2017-04-03 | £1,761,086 |
CO5 9BT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy Docwra Road , Kelvedon CO5 9DS | 3out of 4 | 1,969 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary School Docwra Road , Kelvedon CO5 9DS | - not rated | 1,969 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivenhall Church of England Primary School Church Road , Rivenhall CM8 3PQ | 3out of 4 | 3,089 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivenhall Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Church Road , Rivenhall CM8 3PQ | - not rated | 3,089 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Feering Church of England Primary School Coggeshall Road , Feering CO5 9QB | 3out of 4 | 3,383 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rickstones School Conrad Road , CM8 2SD | - not rated | 4,078 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift New Rickstones Conrad Road , CM8 2SD | 3out of 4 | 4,235 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurstable School Maypole Road , Tiptree CO5 0EW | - not rated | 4,275 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurstable School Sports College and Sixth Form Centre Maypole Road , Tiptree CO5 0EW | - not rated | 4,275 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Maltings Spinks Lane , CM8 1EP | 2out of 4 | 5,403 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatten Free School Rickstones Road , CM8 3HH | 4out of 4 | 3,477 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southview School Conrad Road , CM8 2TA | - not rated | 4,253 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southview School Conrad Road , CM8 2TA | 4out of 4 | 4,253 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Witham Bible Training Centre 7 Barwell Way , CM8 2TY | - not rated | 4,339 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Witham Sixth Form Centre Spinks Lane , CM8 1XB | - not rated | 5,403 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.