Church Road is in Little Bentley, Colchester and in Tendring district. CO7 8SG is located in the The Bentleys & Frating 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, Little Bentley, Colchester, CO7 8SG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CO7 8SG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.7% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.3% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 8SG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.2% 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 | 21.8% | 27.1% | 5.3% | 37.9% | -10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60% | 54.2% | -5.8% | 44.2% | 10.0% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.2% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 11.6% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 6% | 1.1% | 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 | 46.9% | 48.6% | 1.7% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 35.4% | -2.2% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 10.9% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 | 16% | 14.3% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 15.1% | 0.9% | 9.6% | 5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 13.1% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 5.6% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.1% | 17.9% | -1.2% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.7% | 29.1% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -4.7% |
| Other | 4% | 4.8% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 94.8% | 96.3% | 1.5% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 94.5% | 96.9% | 2.4% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 96.9% | 2.8% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0.3% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.4% | 76.7% | 11.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35% | 37.2% | -2.2% |
| Christian | 60.5% | 46.2% | 14.3% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Road was 75.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.6% higher than the Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley and the 173rd highest crime rate of 498 local areas in Tendring .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 70.2%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorn Cottage Church Road, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2020-01-20 | £401,160 |
| 2 Oak Tree Cottages Church Road, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2018-01-26 | £532,157 |
| 2 Oak Tree Cottages Church Road, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2012-11-29 | £482,000 |
| 1 Oak Tree Cottages Church Road, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2011-08-18 | £353,524 |
| 2 Oak Tree Cottages Church Road, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2008-07-18 | £523,913 |
CO7 8SG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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 8SG 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 | 71 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tendring Primary School School Road , Tendring CO16 0BP | 3out of 4 | 3,279 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley Brook Street , Great Bromley CO7 7HX | 3out of 4 | 3,616 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Bentley Primary School Plough Road , Great Bentley CO7 8LD | 4out of 4 | 4,673 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bricklayers Arms | Rectory Road, Little Bentley | 315 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.