Bradbrook Cottages, West Bergholt, Colchester, CO6 3JW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CO6 3JW 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	49.6%	49.7%	0.1%	51.0%	-1.3%
Male	50.4%	50.3%	-0.1%	49.0%	1.3%

Partnership Status

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 3JW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.2% 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	29.5%	27.1%	-2.4%	37.9%	-10.8%
Married: Opposite sex	53.3%	52.2%	-1.1%	44.2%	8.0%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.1%	1.5%
Separated	1.9%	2.7%	0.8%	2.2%	0.5%
Divorced	9.6%	11.8%	2.2%	9.1%	2.7%
Widowed	5%	4.7%	-0.3%	6.1%	-1.4%

Health

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	59.8%	48.1%	-11.7%	48.4%	-0.3%
Good health	27.6%	33.1%	5.5%	33.6%	-0.5%
Fair health	8.8%	15.3%	6.5%	12.7%	2.6%
Bad health	3.2%	2.2%	-1.0%	4.0%	-1.8%
Very bad health	0.6%	1.3%	0.7%	1.2%	0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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	15.3%	11.4%	-3.9%	18.2%	-6.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.2%	10.2%	-7.0%	9.6%	0.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.6%	18.8%	1.2%	13.4%	5.4%
Apprenticeship	1.9%	5.5%	3.6%	5.3%	0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.8%	17.6%	3.8%	16.9%	0.7%
Degree or Similar	31%	36.1%	5.1%	33.8%	2.3%
Other	3.1%	0.4%	-2.7%	2.8%	-2.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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)
Indian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
White	99.4%	98.1%	-1.3%	81.4%	16.7%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

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	97.4%	95.9%	-1.5%	83.2%	12.7%
European Union	0.9%	1%	0.1%	6.1%	-5.1%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0%	1%	1.0%	2.7%	-1.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	1%	0.1%	5.6%	-4.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	1%	0.7%	1.3%	-0.3%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.4%	95.6%	-1.8%	83.2%	12.4%
10+ Years	0%	3.5%	3.5%	9.8%	-6.3%
5-10 Years	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.9%	-2.3%
2-5 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	2.6%	0%	-2.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88%	76.7%	11.3%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Spain	0.6%	0.4%	0.2%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	10.4%	13.5%	-3.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.7%	37.2%	0.5%
Christian	51.3%	46.2%	5.1%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Sikh	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Not answered	10.4%	6.0%	4.4%

Safety

Is Bradbrook Cottages Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bradbrook Cottages was 86.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.7% higher than the Lexden and Braiswick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Bradbrook Cottages has the 20th highest crime rate of 94 local areas in Lexden and Braiswick and the 195th highest crime rate of 615 local areas in Colchester .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£50,300

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in CO6 3JW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Bradbrook Cottages are based on 16 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Colchester.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Bradbrook Cottages, West Bergholt, Colchester, CO6 3JW

Estimated Average Property Prices for CO6 3JW

Average Price
£303,835

Semi-Detached
£336,413

Terraced
£292,664

Detached
£334,463

Flats/Maisonettes
£199,882

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bradbrook Cottages

Average Price
£315,264

Semi-Detached
£343,765

Terraced
£333,114

Detached
£353,404

Flats/Maisonettes
£192,433

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bradbrook CottagesStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
25 Bradbrook Cottages, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£233,000	2010-10-22	£415,737
2 Bradbrook Cottages, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£175,000	2010-09-30	£314,549
34 Bradbrook Cottages, Colchester, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£125,000	2009-10-30	£193,467
32 Bradbrook Cottages, Colchester, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£125,000	2008-12-19	£208,484
13A Bradbrook Cottages, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£249,995	2007-11-05	£415,070

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CO6 3JW

Employment

CO6 3JW 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	99
Retired	49
Part-Time Employee	43
Self-Employed	28
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	9
Looking after home or family	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Other	6
Student (economically inactive)	5
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Human health and social work activities	26
Education	23
Construction	17
Professional, scientific and technical activities	16
Financial and insurance activities	14
Transport and storage	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Administrative and support service activities	11
Other	10
Information and communication	7
Real estate activities	5
Manufacturing	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Accommodation and food service activities	1

Schools

Primary

	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	682 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School Coach Road , Great Horkesley CO6 4AT	3out of 4	1,849 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Braiswick Primary School Apprentice Drive , New Braiswick Park CO4 5QJ	3out of 4	1,872 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Myland Community Primary School Mill Road , Mile End CO4 5LD	3out of 4	2,665 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Queen Boudica Primary School Cowper Crescent , CO4 5XT	3out of 4	3,275 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Helena School Sheepen Road , CO3 3LE	3out of 4	3,360 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Benedict's Catholic College Norman Way , CO3 3US	3out of 4	3,911 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Colchester County High School for Girls Norman Way , CO3 3US	4out of 4	3,911 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Colchester Royal Grammar School Lexden Road , CO3 3ND	4out of 4	4,122 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
The Stanway School Winstree Road , Stanway CO3 0QA	3out of 4	4,174 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Colchester Institute Sheepen Road , CO3 3LL	- not rated	3,518 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Sixth Form College Colchester North Hill , CO1 1SN	- not rated	4,059 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Holmwood House School Chitts Hill , Lexden CO3 9ST	- not rated	2,836 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The St Aubyn Centre Education Department St Aubyn Centre , CO4 5HG	4out of 4	2,968 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
North East Essex Co-operative Academy Turner Road , Mile End CO4 5LB	3out of 4	3,104 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kingswode Hoe School Sussex Road , CO3 3QJ	3out of 4	3,514 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's School for Girls 91 Lexden Road , CO3 3RB	- not rated	3,649 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
UNCLE KAMS COLCHESTER	Uncle Kams Colchester, 87 Colchester Road		326 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Nisa Local - West Bergholt Express	87 Colchester Road, West Bergholt		326 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Poors Land FARTHINGS FARTHINGS MANOR ROAD	grass pitches	484 yd
West Bergholt Cricket Club WEST BERGHOLT CRICKET CLUB WEST BERGHOLT CRICKET CLUB MANOR ROAD	grass pitches	516 yd
Lorkin Daniell Playing Field LORKIN DANIEL PLAYING FIELD LORKIN DANIEL PLAYING FIELD LEXDEN ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	967 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	60.4%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	100.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	100.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	2.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	2.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	3.74 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	3.74 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	0.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	0.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	0.96 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.