Water Lane is in Little Horkesley, Colchester and in Colchester district. CO6 4DF 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 Water Lane, Little Horkesley, Colchester, CO6 4DF 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 4DF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.8% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.2% | -0.3% | 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 4DF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.6% 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 | 22.2% | 24% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -13.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.4% | 62.6% | -2.8% | 44.2% | 18.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 8.2% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 3.5% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (85.1%) 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 | 55.3% | 45.9% | -9.4% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 39.2% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 9% | 12.9% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
In the area around CO6 4DF this area, 8.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17% | 8.2% | -8.8% | 18.2% | -10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 2.9% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 14.7% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 21.2% | 10.7% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.4% | 47.6% | 3.2% | 33.8% | 13.8% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.2% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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 | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 98.4% | 94.4% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 96.8% | 96.4% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 95.4% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.4% | 76.7% | 17.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.1% | 37.2% | -1.1% |
| Christian | 53.1% | 46.2% | 6.9% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Water Lane was 62.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.9% higher than the Lexden and Braiswick average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Water Lane has the 36th highest crime rate of 94 local areas in Lexden and Braiswick and the 276th highest crime rate of 615 local areas in Colchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 39.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorn House Water Lane, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2020-10-16 | £717,099 |
| Sunnyside Water Lane, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2009-07-10 | £492,016 |
| Sunnyside Water Lane, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2004-11-12 | £411,451 |
| Farthings Water Lane, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2004-10-15 | £562,968 |
| Hawthorn House Water Lane, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £293,000 | 2002-06-14 | £775,398 |
CO6 4DF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% 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 4DF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CO6 4DF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 63 |
| Full-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Education | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nayland Primary School Bear Street , Nayland CO6 4HZ | 4out of 4 | 2,528 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School Coach Road , Great Horkesley CO6 4AT | 3out of 4 | 3,739 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 4,738 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boxted St Peter's Church of England School Carter's Hill , Boxted CO4 5YN | 3out of 4 | 4,840 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-by-Nayland Church of England Primary School School Street , Stoke by Nayland CO6 4QY | 2out of 4 | 5,210 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Littlegarth School Horkesley Park , Nayland CO6 4JR | - not rated | 2,134 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Aubyn Centre Education Department St Aubyn Centre , CO4 5HG | 4out of 4 | 5,200 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global UK Colchester Campus Sudbury Road , Stoke by Nayland CO6 4RW | - not rated | 5,283 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Little Horkesley Village Hall VILLAGE HALL VILLAGE HALL SCHOOL ROAD | 324 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.