Ash Grove is in Wivenhoe, Colchester and in Colchester district. CO7 9HJ is located in the Wivenhoe 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 Ash Grove, Wivenhoe, Colchester, CO7 9HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO7 9HL, CO7 9HP, CO7 9HN, CO7 9HF, CO7 9HR, CO7 9EY, CO7 9EW, CO7 9HG, CO7 9HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CO7 9HJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 51% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 48% | 49% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 30.3% | 22% | -8.3% | 37.9% | -15.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.7% | 49.1% | 6.4% | 44.2% | 4.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 14.6% | 10.3% | -4.3% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 10.9% | 15.9% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 9.8% |
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 | 42.3% | 36.3% | -6.0% | 48.4% | -12.1% |
| Good health | 36% | 41.2% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 7.6% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 17.6% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.7% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 29.6% | 25.2% | -4.4% | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 11.7% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 10.7% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 6.5% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.2% | 13.6% | -3.6% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.9% | 27.6% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -6.2% |
| Other | 4.4% | 4.7% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 90.9% | 89.7% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 8.3% |
| Arab | 3.6% | 2.1% | -1.5% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 91.4% 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 | 91.2% | 91.4% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 2.1% | -3.3% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 91.7% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 6.6% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0.4% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 76.7% | 1.8% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 19% | 13.5% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.5% | 37.2% | 1.3% |
| Christian | 54.1% | 46.2% | 7.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ash Grove was 38.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.3% lower than the Wivenhoe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ash Grove has the 13th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Wivenhoe and the 228th lowest crime rate of 615 local areas in Colchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.6%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Ash Grove, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2025-09-05 | £355,000 |
| 8 Ash Grove, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £262,500 | 2018-11-28 | £310,922 |
| 8 Ash Grove, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2018-05-22 | £244,298 |
| 3 Ash Grove, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2016-02-11 | £369,446 |
| 9 Ash Grove, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £169,995 | 2014-11-03 | £262,109 |
CO7 9HJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 9HJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 82 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomgrove Infant School Broome Grove , Off Heath Road CO7 9QB | 3out of 4 | 679 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomgrove Junior School Broome Grove , Wivenhoe CO7 9QB | 3out of 4 | 679 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields Primary School Bowes Road , Wivenhoe CO7 9RD | 4out of 4 | 1,194 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge Rectory Road , Rowhedge CO5 7HR | 3out of 4 | 2,295 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmstead Primary School Elmcroft, Holly Way , Elmstead Market CO7 7YQ | 3out of 4 | 2,703 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester Academy Hawthorn Avenue , CO4 3JL | 3out of 4 | 3,679 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Lord Audley School Monkwick Avenue , Monkwick CO2 8NJ | 3out of 4 | 4,682 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Essex Wivenhoe Park , CO4 3SQ | - not rated | 1,800 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Market Field School School Road , Elmstead Market CO7 7ET | 4out of 4 | 2,570 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sibbons Plant Hire | Keelars Tye, Keelars Lane | 998 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wivenhoe Town Cricket Club RECTORY ROAD | grass pitches | 552 yd |
| Broad Lane Sports Ground ELMSTEAD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 676 yd |
| Broomgrove County Infant & Junior School Broome Grove | grass pitches, swimming pool | 817 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 39.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 48.85 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 48.85 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.58 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.