Norbury Close is in Marks Tey, Colchester and in Colchester district. CO6 1XN is located in the Marks Tey and Layer electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Witham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Norbury Close, Marks Tey, Colchester, CO6 1XN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO6 1LP, CO6 1XW, CO6 1XL, CO6 1XJ, CO6 1LE, CO6 1LR, CO6 1ND, CO6 1XA, CO6 1LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CO6 1XN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 53.8% | 48.2% | -5.6% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 46.2% | 51.8% | 5.6% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 CO6 1XN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.6% 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 | 20.4% | 27.5% | 7.1% | 37.9% | -10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.4% | 57.6% | -8.8% | 44.2% | 13.4% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 9.6% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.2%) 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 | 49.5% | 51.8% | 2.3% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 35.4% | -3.2% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 11.4% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 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 | 8.4% | 10.1% | 1.7% | 18.2% | -8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.5% | 8.8% | -14.7% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 21.9% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 8.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.5% | 4.8% | -2.7% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 27.2% | 14.8% | 16.9% | 10.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.2% | 26.3% | 1.1% | 33.8% | -7.5% |
| Other | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.7% | 100% | 2.3% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 96.1% 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% | 96.1% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 96.1% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0.4% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.2% | 76.7% | 11.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 53.2% | 46.2% | 7.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norbury Close was 22.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.8% lower than the Lexden and Braiswick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Norbury Close has the 25th lowest crime rate of 94 local areas in Lexden and Braiswick and the 109th lowest crime rate of 615 local areas in Colchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Norbury Close, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £282,750 | 2024-01-19 | £290,183 |
| 17 Norbury Close, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2022-11-18 | £337,733 |
| 10 Norbury Close, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-02-07 | £339,848 |
| 8 Norbury Close, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £297,500 | 2021-02-05 | £345,256 |
| 27 Norbury Close, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2020-06-11 | £297,199 |
CO6 1XN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Marks Tey Mandeville Road , Marks Tey CO6 1HL | 3out of 4 | 588 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School School Road , Copford CO6 1BX | 3out of 4 | 2,295 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Tey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Chrismund Way , Great Tey CO6 1AZ | 3out of 4 | 3,176 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Eight Ash Green and Aldham Fiddlers Folley , Fordham Heath CO3 9UE | 3out of 4 | 4,462 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakelands Primary School Wagtail Mews , CO3 8AJ | - not rated | 4,867 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Stanway School Winstree Road , Stanway CO3 0QA | 3out of 4 | 5,457 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doucecroft School Abbotts Lane , Eight Ash Green CO6 3QL | - not rated | 4,532 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Way To The Raj | 90 Coggeshall Road, Marks Tey | 395 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coggeshall Curry House | Bridge House, 23 Coggeshall Road | 356 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marks Tey Playing Fields OLD LONDON ROAD | grass pitches | 677 yd |
| St. Andrews C Of E Primary School MANDEVILLE ROAD | grass pitches | 681 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 | 66.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.