Mumford Road is in West Bergholt, Colchester and in Colchester district. CO6 3HU is located in the Lexden and Braiswick 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 Mumford Road, West Bergholt, Colchester, CO6 3HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO6 3HL, CO6 3HX, CO6 3HY, CO6 3HB, CO6 3BJ, CO6 3FE, CO6 3HH, CO6 3JA, CO6 3JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CO6 3HU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 52.1% | 48.5% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 47.9% | 51.5% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 | 29.5% | 35% | 5.5% | 37.9% | -2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.7% | 38.3% | -9.4% | 44.2% | -5.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1% | 4.4% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 13.9% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 7.2% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 44.5% | 43.9% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 30% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 17.7% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 6.8% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.7% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.2% | 22.9% | -10.3% | 18.2% | 4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 14% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 16.2% | 3.2% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 5% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 19.6% | 9.8% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.4% | 21.8% | -2.6% | 33.8% | -12.0% |
| Other | 3.6% | 0.6% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.5% 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 | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 95% | 91.5% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 10.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97.9% 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 | 96.6% | 97.9% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 97.9% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.4% | 13.5% | 6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.9% | 37.2% | 14.7% |
| Christian | 40.9% | 46.2% | -5.3% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mumford Road was 73.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.5% higher than the Lexden and Braiswick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mumford Road has the 28th highest crime rate of 94 local areas in Lexden and Braiswick and the 240th highest crime rate of 615 local areas in Colchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Mumford Road, Colchester, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2025-03-26 | £151,235 |
| 21 Mumford Road, Colchester, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-12-18 | £302,500 |
| 36 Mumford Road, Colchester, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-11-03 | £297,058 |
| 24 Mumford Road, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2021-09-30 | £320,181 |
| 21 Mumford Road, Colchester, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2019-10-08 | £303,243 |
CO6 3HU 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 | 47 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt New Church Road , West Bergholt CO6 3JF | 3out of 4 | 315 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Braiswick Primary School Apprentice Drive , New Braiswick Park CO4 5QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,370 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School Coach Road , Great Horkesley CO6 4AT | 3out of 4 | 2,642 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,968 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils Trafalgar Road , CO3 9AS | 3out of 4 | 3,120 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 3,690 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helena School Sheepen Road , CO3 3LE | 3out of 4 | 3,779 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic College Norman Way , CO3 3US | 3out of 4 | 3,994 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colchester County High School for Girls Norman Way , CO3 3US | 4out of 4 | 3,994 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Philip Morant School and College Rembrandt Way , CO3 4QS | 1out of 4 | 4,310 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester Institute Sheepen Road , CO3 3LL | - not rated | 3,907 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College Colchester North Hill , CO1 1SN | - not rated | 4,464 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmwood House School Chitts Hill , Lexden CO3 9ST | - not rated | 2,372 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Doucecroft School Abbotts Lane , Eight Ash Green CO6 3QL | - not rated | 3,062 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lexden Springs School Winstree Road , CO3 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 3,564 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswode Hoe School Sussex Road , CO3 3QJ | 3out of 4 | 3,752 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's School for Girls 91 Lexden Road , CO3 3RB | - not rated | 3,821 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNCLE KAMS COLCHESTER | Uncle Kams Colchester, 87 Colchester Road | 561 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Local - West Bergholt Express | 87 Colchester Road, West Bergholt | 561 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lorkin Daniell Playing Field LORKIN DANIEL PLAYING FIELD LORKIN DANIEL PLAYING FIELD LEXDEN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 203 yd |
| West Bergholt Cricket Club WEST BERGHOLT CRICKET CLUB WEST BERGHOLT CRICKET CLUB MANOR ROAD | grass pitches | 617 yd |
| Poors Land FARTHINGS FARTHINGS MANOR ROAD | grass pitches | 679 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 171.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.