Cox Road is in Alresford, Colchester and in Tendring district. CO7 8EJ 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 Cox Road, Alresford, Colchester, CO7 8EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO7 8EL, CO7 8DZ, CO7 8BU, CO7 8DX, CO7 8DP, CO7 8DW, CO7 8EG, CO7 8DR, CO7 8BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CO7 8EJ 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 | 48.4% | 51.9% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 51.6% | 48.1% | -3.5% | 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 | 20.3% | 39.6% | 19.3% | 37.9% | 1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.3% | 39.2% | -21.1% | 44.2% | -5.0% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 12.8% | 5.5% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 6.8% | -4.0% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.1%) 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 | 33.2% | 58.4% | 25.2% | 48.4% | 10.0% |
| Good health | 47.3% | 28.7% | -18.6% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 8.3% | -5.8% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 29.7% | 14.8% | -14.9% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 14.4% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 14.8% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 9.6% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 20.4% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 19% | 24.4% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.1% | 96.7% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 95.1% | 97.7% | 2.6% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 97.7% | 3.4% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.6% | 76.7% | 12.9% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.1% | 37.2% | 23.9% |
| Christian | 29.4% | 46.2% | -16.8% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cox Road was 11.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.1% lower than the Alresford & Elmstead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cox Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Alresford & Elmstead and the 29th lowest crime rate of 498 local areas in Tendring .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 170.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Cox Road, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-09-13 | £322,678 |
| 8 Cox Road, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2023-09-15 | £311,446 |
| 23 Cox Road, Colchester, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £331,000 | 2023-07-28 | £325,187 |
| 39 Cox Road, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2023-04-14 | £343,220 |
| 6 Cox Road, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2022-08-04 | £301,250 |
CO7 8EJ 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alresford Primary School Ford Lane , Alresford CO7 8AU | 3out of 4 | 646 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields Primary School Bowes Road , Wivenhoe CO7 9RD | 4out of 4 | 2,051 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomgrove Infant School Broome Grove , Off Heath Road CO7 9QB | 3out of 4 | 3,410 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomgrove Junior School Broome Grove , Wivenhoe CO7 9QB | 3out of 4 | 3,410 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmstead Primary School Elmcroft, Holly Way , Elmstead Market CO7 7YQ | 3out of 4 | 3,622 yd | Foundation 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 | 4,620 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 | 2,963 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Essex Wivenhoe Park , CO4 3SQ | - not rated | 4,681 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 | 405 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town | 43 Station Road, Alresford | 84 yd | |
| Alresford Fish Bar | 51 Station Road, Alresford | 86 yd | |
| Khusbu Tandoori | 49 Station Road, Alresford | 86 yd | |
| Mister Lau | 43 Station Road, Alresford | 86 yd | |
| The Family Pizza Company | Unit 3, Alresford Business Centre | 377 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Lane Playing Field FANMANS FARM FANMANS FARM WIVENHOE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 570 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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 | 55.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.