Rowans Way is in Leavenheath, Colchester and in Babergh district. CO6 4UU is located in the Assington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Suffolk. This postcode has been in use since 1992-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rowans Way, Leavenheath, Colchester, CO6 4UU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO6 4RF, CO6 4NR, CO6 4NN, CO6 4NS, CO6 4NW, CO6 4PY, CO6 4PE, CO6 4NP, CO6 4UN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CO6 4UU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 53.1% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 48.9% | 46.9% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.9% | 39.6% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.4% | 35.8% | -7.6% | 44.2% | -8.4% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 3.7% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 14.8% | 15% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.4% | 39.3% | -13.1% | 48.4% | -9.1% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 39.3% | 6.9% | 33.6% | 5.7% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 17.3% | 6.2% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 14.8% | 16.8% | 2.0% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 13.1% | 0.4% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 11% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 4.2% | -1.6% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 22% | 10.4% | 16.9% | 5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.3% | 30.9% | -1.4% | 33.8% | -2.9% |
| Other | 6.9% | 2.1% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| White | 99.6% | 94.9% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 91.1% 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 | 96.4% | 91.1% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 4.2% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 91.1% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.5% | 37.2% | 17.3% |
| Christian | 36.6% | 46.2% | -9.6% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rowans Way was 20.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.5% lower than the Assington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rowans Way has the 13th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Assington and the 88th lowest crime rate of 301 local areas in Babergh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Rowans Way, Colchester, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2025-03-26 | £232,251 |
| 11 Rowans Way, Colchester, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £253,000 | 2024-12-05 | £256,286 |
| 20 Rowans Way, Colchester, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-08-21 | £288,830 |
| 8 Rowans Way, Colchester, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-06-24 | £270,678 |
| 3 Rowans Way, Colchester, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-04-19 | £273,463 |
CO6 4UU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 4UU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 72 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nayland Primary School Bear Street , Nayland CO6 4HZ | 4out of 4 | 3,512 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-by-Nayland Church of England Primary School School Street , Stoke by Nayland CO6 4QY | 2out of 4 | 4,130 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boxford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Stone Street Road , Boxford CO10 5NP | 4out of 4 | 4,499 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Nayland Road , CO8 5BX | 4out of 4 | 5,063 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ryes College Pump Farm , Bures Road CO10 5NA | - not rated | 1,848 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 | 3,827 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Littlegarth School Horkesley Park , Nayland CO6 4JR | - not rated | 4,865 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 | 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 | 71.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.