Colchester Road is in Chappel, Colchester and in Colchester district. CO6 2AE is located in the Rural North 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, Chappel, Colchester, CO6 2AE 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. The local area around CO6 2AE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 51.6% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 50.5% | 48.4% | -2.1% | 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 | 29% | 32.8% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.7% | 50.6% | 2.9% | 44.2% | 6.4% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 11.5% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 5.2% | -3.9% | 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 | 43.7% | 49.8% | 6.1% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 30.6% | -6.8% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 14% | 16.4% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 1.4% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 17% | 13.2% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 12.6% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.7% | 16.7% | -6.0% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5.7% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 16.1% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.2% | 32.2% | 10.0% | 33.8% | -1.6% |
| Other | 5.1% | 3.4% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| White | 99.5% | 96.3% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 97.3% | 94.5% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 94.5% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 15.1% | 13.5% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.6% | 37.2% | 6.4% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colchester Road was 86.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.6% higher than the Lexden and Braiswick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Colchester Road has the 21st highest crime rate of 94 local areas in Lexden and Braiswick and the 198th highest crime rate of 615 local areas in Colchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear View Colchester Road, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2024-05-03 | £596,733 |
| Trinity House Colchester Road, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2018-07-05 | £729,800 |
| Alandale Colchester Road, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £328,000 | 2013-12-16 | £548,188 |
| River View Colchester Road, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2012-09-28 | £412,399 |
| Clear View Colchester Road, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2012-05-25 | £331,688 |
CO6 2AE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
CO6 2AE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 56 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chappel Church of England Controlled Primary School The Street , Chappel CO6 2DD | 3out of 4 | 616 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 | 2,541 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fordham All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Mill Road , Fordham CO6 3NN | 4out of 4 | 2,996 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 | 4,284 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Earls Colne Primary School and Nursery Park Lane , Earls Colne CO6 2RH | 3out of 4 | 4,404 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chappel Millennium Green VIADUCT VIADUCT COLCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 624 yd |
| Chappel C Of E Primary School THE STREET | grass pitches | 756 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 400 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 307.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 650 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 650 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 307.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 650 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.