Wissington Uplands is in Nayland, Colchester and in Babergh district. CO6 4JQ is located in the Bures St Mary & Nayland electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Suffolk. This postcode has been in use since 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wissington Uplands, Nayland, Colchester, CO6 4JQ 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 area surrounding CO6 4JQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 52.4% | 47.8% | -4.6% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 47.6% | 52.2% | 4.6% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 4JQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.3% 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 | 21.2% | 21% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -16.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.8% | 65.3% | -1.5% | 44.2% | 21.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 6% | 5.7% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 6.3% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 (88.2%) 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 | 58.7% | 52.2% | -6.5% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 36% | 5.8% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 10.3% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.8% | 13.5% | 3.7% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 6.2% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 15.2% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 19.1% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.2% | 42.7% | -3.5% | 33.8% | 8.9% |
| Other | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.7% | 99.5% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 18.1% |
In this area, 92.6% 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 | 92.9% | 92.6% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 5.4% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 93% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 2% | -4.2% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 76.7% | 12.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34% | 37.2% | -3.2% |
| Christian | 59.1% | 46.2% | 12.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wissington Uplands was 43.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.6% higher than the Assington average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Wissington Uplands has the 9th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Assington and the 110th highest crime rate of 301 local areas in Babergh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 34.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roziers Wissington Uplands, Colchester, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £2,500,000 | 2022-06-09 | £2,492,440 |
| Willoughby House Wissington Uplands, Colchester, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2021-05-20 | £1,670,608 |
| Roziers Wissington Uplands, Colchester, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £1,250,000 | 2012-08-30 | £2,020,016 |
| Willoughby House Wissington Uplands, Colchester, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2007-03-16 | £1,793,523 |
| Woodside Wissington Uplands, Colchester, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2000-03-20 | £2,406,188 |
CO6 4JQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 22% 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 4JQ 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 | 47 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nayland Primary School Bear Street , Nayland CO6 4HZ | 4out of 4 | 2,515 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Nayland Road , CO8 5BX | 4out of 4 | 4,281 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 | 4,577 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 | 3,485 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ryes College Pump Farm , Bures Road CO10 5NA | - not rated | 3,604 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global UK Colchester Campus Sudbury Road , Stoke by Nayland CO6 4RW | - not rated | 4,439 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 41 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.34 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.34 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.