High Street is in Kelvedon, Colchester and in Braintree district. CO5 9JB is located in the Kelvedon & Feering electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Witham. This postcode has been in use since 2005-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about High Street, Kelvedon, Colchester, CO5 9JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO5 9NA, CO5 9JA, CO5 9JD, CO5 9FE, CO5 9JT, CO5 9NF, CO5 9HX, CO5 9AQ, CO5 9EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CO5 9JB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 49.7% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 49.2% | 50.3% | 1.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.4% | 30.8% | 8.4% | 37.9% | -7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.8% | 50.8% | -8.0% | 44.2% | 6.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 6.1% | 2.3% | -3.8% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 8% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 7.7% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 48.3% | 45.9% | -2.4% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 34.7% | -5.7% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 13.9% | 4.5% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 4.6% | 3.7% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 9.8% | 13.7% | 3.9% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 10% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 16.7% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 4.3% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 19% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.4% | 34.3% | -6.1% | 33.8% | 0.5% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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 | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.3% | 96.4% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 91.2% | 95.9% | 4.7% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 95.4% | 4.2% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 1.1% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 76.7% | 12.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 42.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.7% lower than the Coggeshall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Street has the 14th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Coggeshall and the 240th lowest crime rate of 481 local areas in Braintree .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard House, 148 High Street, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £362,500 | 2007-07-31 | £611,832 |
| Orchard House, 148 High Street, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £204,000 | 1999-12-08 | £900,629 |
CO5 9JB 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 | 111 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 4out of 4 | 403 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Feering Church of England Primary School Coggeshall Road , Feering CO5 9QB | 3out of 4 | 1,349 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Messing Primary School School Road , Messing CO5 9TH | 3out of 4 | 3,524 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baynards Primary School Townsend Road , Tiptree CO5 0ND | 3out of 4 | 3,744 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivenhall Church of England Primary School Church Road , Rivenhall CM8 3PQ | 3out of 4 | 4,032 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurstable School Sports College and Sixth Form Centre Maypole Road , Tiptree CO5 0EW | 3out of 4 | 4,243 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Honywood Community Science School Westfield Drive , Coggeshall CO6 1PZ | 3out of 4 | 4,723 yd | Academy converter | 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 | - not rated | 4,742 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otto | 180 High Street, Kelvedon | 179 yd | |
| Edon Coffee Shop | Shop 1 And 2 Peters House, 118 High Street | 270 yd | |
| The Blue Anchor | 132 Feering Hill, Feering | 926 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway Tavern | 182 High Street, Kelvedon | 101 yd | |
| Kelvedon Conservative Club | 84 High Street, Kelvedon | 269 yd | |
| The Sun Inn | Feering Hill, Feering | 391 yd | |
| Kelvedon Labour Club | 75 High Street, Kelvedon | 500 yd | |
| Easterford Lodge Masonic Hall | High Street, Kelvedon | 619 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelvedon King | 201 High Street, Kelvedon | 77 yd | |
| China Garden | 231 High Street, Kelvedon | 101 yd | |
| Kelvedon Sandwich Bar | 118 High Street, Kelvedon | 269 yd | |
| Kelvedon Spice | 98 High Street, Kelvedon | 291 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Of England Co-op | 83 High Street, Kelvedon | 500 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kelvedon St Marys Ce Primary Academy DOCWRA ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 283 yd |
| Kelvedon Recreation Ground KELVEDON FOOTBALL CLUB KELVEDON FOOTBALL CLUB THE CHASE | grass pitches | 467 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.