Colchester Road is in Ardleigh, Colchester and in Tendring district. CO7 7NS is located in the Ardleigh & Little Bromley 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 Colchester Road, Ardleigh, Colchester, CO7 7NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO7 7NU, CO7 7NT, CO7 7PZ, CO7 7NP, CO7 7RP, CO7 7NR, CO7 7WL, CO7 7RR, CO7 7LG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CO7 7NS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 51.9% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 48.4% | 48.1% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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% | 30.8% | -2.2% | 37.9% | -7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.7% | 47.6% | 5.9% | 44.2% | 3.4% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 15.6% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 6.5% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 4.4% | -4.7% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.1% | 41.5% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 38.5% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 20.6% | 13.5% | -7.1% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4.9% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.3% | 23.8% | -10.5% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 14.1% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 17.2% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 6.6% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 15.2% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 17% | 21.1% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -12.7% |
| Other | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| White | 99% | 95.4% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 97.9% | 94.8% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 94.8% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.6% | 76.7% | -1.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 20.7% | 13.5% | 7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.3% | 37.2% | 9.1% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colchester Road was 66.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.6% higher than the Alresford & Elmstead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Colchester Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Alresford & Elmstead and the 190th highest crime rate of 498 local areas in Tendring .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.8%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Colchester Road, Colchester, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-09-19 | £196,791 |
| 5 Colchester Road, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-08-19 | £263,554 |
| 6 Colchester Road, Colchester, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-02-19 | £187,965 |
| 22 Colchester Road, Colchester, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-05-12 | £176,170 |
| 26 Colchester Road, Colchester, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2022-02-11 | £183,121 |
CO7 7NS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% 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.
CO7 7NS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Ardleigh Colchester Road , Ardleigh CO7 7NS | 3out of 4 | 143 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langham Primary School School Road , Langham CO4 5PB | 3out of 4 | 3,533 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Parson's Field , Dedham CO7 6BZ | 4out of 4 | 3,627 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester Clay Lane Grove , CO4 0HH | 3out of 4 | 4,318 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roach Vale Primary School Roach Vale , Parsons Heath CO4 3YN | 3out of 4 | 4,536 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gilberd School Brinkley Lane , CO4 9PU | 4out of 4 | 4,792 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Trinity School Brinkley Lane , CO4 9PU | - not rated | 4,824 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colchester Academy Hawthorn Avenue , CO4 3JL | 3out of 4 | 4,860 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langham Oaks School Road , Langham CO4 5PA | 2out of 4 | 3,961 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardleigh Takeaway | 5 Colchester Road, Ardleigh | 103 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ardleigh St Marys Primary School COLCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 61 yd |
| Ardleigh Hall Leisure (Closed) Dedham Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 403 yd |
| Ardleigh Recreation Ground ARDLEIGH VILLAGE HALL ARDLEIGH VILLAGE HALL STATION ROAD | grass pitches | 496 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 | 7.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 7.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 7.5% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.31 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.31 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.