Coach Road is in Great Horkesley, Colchester and in Colchester district. CO6 4AS 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 Coach Road, Great Horkesley, Colchester, CO6 4AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO6 4ER, CO6 4ES, CO6 4AR, CO6 4FE, CO6 4AZ, CO6 4AU, CO6 4HN, CO6 4EP, CO6 4AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CO6 4AS has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 51.6% | 48% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 48.4% | 52% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 4AS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58% 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 | 24.1% | 29.3% | 5.2% | 37.9% | -8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.1% | 58% | -6.1% | 44.2% | 13.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 6.8% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 5.4% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 53.5% | 57.8% | 4.3% | 48.4% | 9.4% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 29.6% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 11% | 8.7% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.1% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 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 | 17.2% | 11.3% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 8.5% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 13.8% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 19.5% | 10.2% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.8% | 40.4% | 7.6% | 33.8% | 6.6% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1.4% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.7% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 94.6% | 91.7% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 10.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.5% 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 | 94.3% | 93.5% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 93.3% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0.2% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.2% | 76.7% | 11.5% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.9% | 37.2% | 4.7% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Coach Road was 55.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.6% higher than the Rural North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Coach Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Rural North and the 302nd lowest crime rate of 615 local areas in Colchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Coach Road, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £715,000 | 2024-12-04 | £717,998 |
| Conestoga, 3 Coach Road, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2024-09-10 | £593,632 |
| 5 Coach Road, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £457,000 | 2023-05-15 | £449,493 |
| Chestnuts Coach Road, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £835,000 | 2021-03-23 | £959,149 |
| 18 Coach Road, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £403,000 | 2016-08-16 | £509,332 |
CO6 4AS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% 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 4AS 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 | 117 |
| Retired | 83 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 23 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School Coach Road , Great Horkesley CO6 4AT | 3out of 4 | 229 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Camulos Academy Whitmore Drive , Via Urbis Romanea CO4 6AL | 3out of 4 | 2,244 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Myland Community Primary School Mill Road , Mile End CO4 5LD | 3out of 4 | 2,321 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt New Church Road , West Bergholt CO6 3JF | 3out of 4 | 2,565 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Braiswick Primary School Apprentice Drive , New Braiswick Park CO4 5QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,926 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Trinity School Brinkley Lane , CO4 9PU | - not rated | 3,439 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gilberd School Brinkley Lane , CO4 9PU | 4out of 4 | 3,497 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helena School Sheepen Road , CO3 3LE | 3out of 4 | 4,180 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colchester Royal Grammar School Lexden Road , CO3 3ND | 4out of 4 | 5,173 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic College Norman Way , CO3 3US | 3out of 4 | 5,291 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 4,381 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College Colchester North Hill , CO1 1SN | - not rated | 4,803 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The St Aubyn Centre Education Department St Aubyn Centre , CO4 5HG | 4out of 4 | 1,775 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 | 2,565 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Littlegarth School Horkesley Park , Nayland CO6 4JR | - not rated | 4,154 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswode Hoe School Sussex Road , CO3 3QJ | 3out of 4 | 4,682 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmwood House School Chitts Hill , Lexden CO3 9ST | - not rated | 4,838 yd | Other independent 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% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.