Church Road is in Thorrington, Colchester and in Tendring district. CO7 8HP 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 Church Road, Thorrington, Colchester, CO7 8HP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO7 8HJ, CO7 8HW, CO7 8HH, CO7 8HN, CO7 8HL, CO7 8GB, CO7 8HG, CO7 8FB, CO7 8JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CO7 8HP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 46.5% | 49.6% | 3.1% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 53.5% | 50.4% | -3.1% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 8HP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.7% 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 | 17.2% | 21% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -16.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 70% | 63.7% | -6.3% | 44.2% | 19.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 6.4% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 6.2% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 52.8% | 47% | -5.8% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 33.7% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 12.3% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 5.4% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 22%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.5% | 23.4% | -1.1% | 18.2% | 5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 12.9% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 11% | -8.2% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 7.9% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 20% | 10.4% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.5% | 22% | 2.5% | 33.8% | -11.8% |
| Other | 5.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| White | 98.6% | 94.2% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 12.8% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 95.6% 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 | 96.7% | 95.6% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 95.6% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.2% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 76.7% | 10.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 11.8% | 13.5% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.7% | 37.2% | -3.5% |
| Christian | 56% | 46.2% | 9.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Road was 16.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.0% lower than the Alresford & Elmstead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Alresford & Elmstead and the 49th lowest crime rate of 498 local areas in Tendring .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Fields Church Road, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2025-02-14 | £349,969 |
| Pennywhistle Church Road, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £252,000 | 2023-05-25 | £260,754 |
| The Laurels Church Road, Colchester, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-02-18 | £446,618 |
| Rylstone Church Road, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2018-07-16 | £335,114 |
| Rylstone Church Road, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2017-11-30 | £144,374 |
CO7 8HP 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CO7 8HP 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 | 150 |
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Education | 24 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Bentley Primary School Plough Road , Great Bentley CO7 8LD | 4out of 4 | 2,306 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alresford Primary School Ford Lane , Alresford CO7 8AU | 3out of 4 | 2,970 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery Eastern Road , Brightlingsea CO7 0HU | 4out of 4 | 3,905 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields Primary School Bowes Road , Wivenhoe CO7 9RD | 4out of 4 | 5,383 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 | 2,961 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Jacket Events Ltd | Unit 1, Woodlands Business Park | 844 yd | |
| Sorano's Ltd | Tenpenny Hill, Thorrington | 967 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pink Rose Cakes | 10 Heathlands, Thorrington | 278 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 360.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 48.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.