Colchester Main Road is in Alresford, Colchester and in Tendring district. CO7 8DG is located in the Alresford & Elmstead 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 Main Road, Alresford, Colchester, CO7 8DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO7 8FJ, CO7 8DF, CO7 8BS, CO7 8DQ, CO7 8BT, CO7 8DN, CO7 8DS, CO7 8DH, CO7 8DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CO7 8DG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 49.3% | 49.3% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 50.7% | 50.7% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 CO7 8DG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.3% 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 | 18.5% | 28.5% | 10.0% | 37.9% | -9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.1% | 56.3% | -8.8% | 44.2% | 12.1% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 8% | 7.4% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 6.5% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 40.5% | 46.8% | 6.3% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 42% | 35.5% | -6.5% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 15% | 14.1% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 24.4% | 13.7% | -10.7% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 10.1% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 15.6% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 11.1% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 16.3% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.5% | 31.3% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -2.5% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 99.6% | 93% | -6.6% | 81.4% | 11.6% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 97.4% | 94.6% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 94.4% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.8% | 37.2% | 1.6% |
| Christian | 54.4% | 46.2% | 8.2% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colchester Main Road was 32.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.0% lower than the Alresford & Elmstead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Colchester Main Road has the 15th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Alresford & Elmstead and the 137th lowest crime rate of 498 local areas in Tendring .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.6%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatlands Colchester Main Road, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2024-01-05 | £613,490 |
| Oakwood Colchester Main Road, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2023-06-09 | £417,378 |
| Birches Colchester Main Road, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2022-08-19 | £67,799 |
| Wheatlands Colchester Main Road, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2016-11-25 | £491,643 |
| Karita Colchester Main Road, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2006-08-14 | £348,491 |
The percentage of retired residents living in CO7 8DG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 112 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alresford Primary School Ford Lane , Alresford CO7 8AU | 3out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields Primary School Bowes Road , Wivenhoe CO7 9RD | 4out of 4 | 1,947 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmstead Primary School Elmcroft, Holly Way , Elmstead Market CO7 7YQ | 3out of 4 | 3,182 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomgrove Infant School Broome Grove , Off Heath Road CO7 9QB | 3out of 4 | 3,198 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomgrove Junior School Broome Grove , Wivenhoe CO7 9QB | 3out of 4 | 3,198 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 | 5,039 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Field School School Road , Elmstead Market CO7 7ET | 4out of 4 | 2,523 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Essex Wivenhoe Park , CO4 3SQ | - not rated | 4,427 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pointer Inn | The Pointer Inn, Wivenhoe Road | 765 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alresford Fish Bar | 51 Station Road, Alresford | 445 yd | |
| Khusbu Tandoori | 49 Station Road, Alresford | 445 yd | |
| Mister Lau | 43 Station Road, Alresford | 445 yd | |
| Old Town | 43 Station Road, Alresford | 473 yd | |
| The Family Pizza Company | Unit 3, Alresford Business Centre | 533 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Lane Playing Field FANMANS FARM FANMANS FARM WIVENHOE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 973 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% |
| Median download speed | 37.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 32.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 51.31 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 51.31 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 13.77 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.