New Road Cottages is in Aldham, Colchester and in Colchester district. CO6 3RB 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 New Road Cottages, Aldham, Colchester, CO6 3RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO6 3RD, CO6 3QZ, CO6 3RE, CO6 3SA, CO6 3RJ, CO6 3RF, CO6 3RL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CO6 3RB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 51.2% | -2.2% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 46.6% | 48.8% | 2.2% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 3RB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.2% 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 | 19.9% | 26.6% | 6.7% | 37.9% | -11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64% | 53.2% | -10.8% | 44.2% | 9.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 9% | 9.9% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 8.1% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 | 50.6% | 48.5% | -2.1% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 32.3% | 1.8% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 15.8% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 2.3% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 25.1% | 20.3% | -4.8% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 5.9% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 14.9% | 3.5% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 4.1% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 19.4% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.8% | 34.2% | 3.4% | 33.8% | 0.4% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.4% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 96% | 97.7% | 1.7% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 92% | 93.1% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 93.1% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 6.5% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.2% | 76.7% | 7.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.9% | 37.2% | 8.7% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Road Cottages was 11.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.8% lower than the Lexden and Braiswick average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
New Road Cottages has the 8th lowest crime rate of 94 local areas in Lexden and Braiswick and the 30th lowest crime rate of 615 local areas in Colchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 New Road Cottages, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £234,000 | 2003-02-28 | £554,330 |
| 2 New Road Cottages, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £91,500 | 1999-02-12 | £435,629 |
CO6 3RB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 3RB 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 | 67 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Eight Ash Green and Aldham Fiddlers Folley , Fordham Heath CO3 9UE | 3out of 4 | 2,169 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 | 2,517 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 | 2,693 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Marks Tey Mandeville Road , Marks Tey CO6 1HL | 3out of 4 | 3,318 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 | 3,486 yd | Voluntary controlled school | 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 | 4,644 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 | 3,034 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmwood House School Chitts Hill , Lexden CO3 9ST | - not rated | 4,665 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lexden Springs School Winstree Road , CO3 0PZ | 3out of 4 | 4,730 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.