Recreation Way is in Brightlingsea, Colchester and in Tendring district. CO7 0NJ is located in the Brightlingsea 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 Recreation Way, Brightlingsea, Colchester, CO7 0NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO7 0NE, CO7 0NL, CO7 0NH, CO7 0LZ, CO7 0LX, CO7 0ND, CO7 0NN, CO7 0LR, CO7 0LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CO7 0NJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.9% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.1% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 26.4% | 29.6% | 3.2% | 37.9% | -8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.1% | 47.6% | -6.5% | 44.2% | 3.4% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 15.2% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 4.8% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 42.5% | 43.6% | 1.1% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 42.2% | 37.7% | -4.5% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 12.1% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 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 | 19.1% | 20.9% | 1.8% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 7.6% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22% | 15.3% | -6.7% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.1% | 7.2% | -0.9% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 19.7% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.8% | 26.5% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.1% | 99.7% | 1.6% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 97.7% | 93.8% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 5.2% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 93.8% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Recreation Way was 26.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.8% lower than the Brightlingsea average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Recreation Way has the 6th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Brightlingsea and the 104th lowest crime rate of 498 local areas in Tendring .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.2%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Recreation Way, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2021-02-19 | £663,094 |
| Kimber Recreation Way, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £445,379 | 2021-01-29 | £513,614 |
| 3 Recreation Way, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2015-11-23 | £650,824 |
| Brambles Recreation Way, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2014-02-11 | £517,049 |
| Innisfree Recreation Way, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2013-02-27 | £439,698 |
CO7 0NJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
CO7 0NJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 CO7 0NJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 79 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery Eastern Road , Brightlingsea CO7 0HU | 4out of 4 | 459 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Osyth Church of England Primary School Norman Close , St Osyth CO16 8PN | 2out of 4 | 4,510 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alresford Primary School Ford Lane , Alresford CO7 8AU | 3out of 4 | 4,877 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Bentley Primary School Plough Road , Great Bentley CO7 8LD | 4out of 4 | 5,367 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colne Community School and College (Secondary and 16 to 19 Provision) Church Road , Brightlingsea CO7 0QL | 1out of 4 | 896 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Chic | 48 Victoria Place, Brightlingsea | 396 yd | |
| Joy Thai Kitchen | 1A New Street, Brightlingsea | 410 yd | |
| Star Fast Food | 5 New Street, Brightlingsea | 485 yd | |
| Raj Massala | 33 Tower Street, Brightlingsea | 487 yd | |
| Victoria Cafe | 22 Victoria Place, Brightlingsea | 491 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brightlingsea Cricket Club | The Cricket Club, Bayard Recreation Ground | 235 yd | |
| Brightlingsea Football Club | Brightlingsea United Football Club, North Road | 284 yd | |
| The Kings Head | 41 Victoria Place, Brightlingsea | 423 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | 11 Sydney Street, Brightlingsea | 495 yd | |
| The Rosebud | Rosebud Inn, 67 Hurst Green | 528 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cake Society | 9 Kent Close, Brightlingsea | 343 yd | |
| Graze N Table | Antique Curios, 12A High Street | 360 yd | |
| Bull Burger BBQ | 27 Bellfield Avenue, Brightlingsea | 385 yd | |
| Rose of Bengal | 49 High Street, Brightlingsea | 390 yd | |
| Winkies Fish And Chips | 7 - 9 New Street, Brightlingsea | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 44 Victoria Place, Brightlingsea | 396 yd | |
| Co-op Daily | 25-27 Station Road, Brightlingsea | 653 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Regent Road Recreation Ground REGENT ROAD | grass pitches | 205 yd |
| Brightlingsea Regent Football Club NORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 337 yd |
| Brightlingsea Primary School And Nursery BRIGHTLINGSEA COUNTY INFANT SCHOOL BRIGHTLINGSEA COUNTY INFANT SCHOOL EASTERN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 559 yd |
| Brightlingsea Sports Centre CHURCH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,018 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 | 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.