Rosabelle Avenue is in Wivenhoe, Colchester and in Colchester district. CO7 9NX 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 Rosabelle Avenue, Wivenhoe, Colchester, CO7 9NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO7 9AW, CO7 9AQ, CO7 9AL, CO7 9PN, CO7 9NY, CO7 9AJ, CO7 9AP, CO7 9PF, CO7 9FL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CO7 9NX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55% | 52.4% | -2.6% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 45% | 47.6% | 2.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.8% | 39.3% | -2.5% | 37.9% | 1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.1% | 47.1% | 5.0% | 44.2% | 2.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 9% | 2.5% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 3.7% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.2%) 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 | 47.6% | 48.9% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 36.3% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 11.6% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 2.6% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 18% | 15.3% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 9.9% | -7.0% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 18.6% | 4.0% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.9% | 16.5% | -3.4% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.4% | 33.9% | 10.5% | 33.8% | 0.1% |
| Other | 4.6% | 0.4% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.1% 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 | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 92.3% | 90.1% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 8.7% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 91% 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 | 88.2% | 91% | 2.8% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 3.5% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 3.5% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.9% | 91% | 5.1% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 3.9% | -0.3% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 1.3% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 16% | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.6% | 37.2% | 13.4% |
| Christian | 41.7% | 46.2% | -4.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rosabelle Avenue was 18.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.5% lower than the Wivenhoe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rosabelle Avenue has the 6th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Wivenhoe and the 87th lowest crime rate of 615 local areas in Colchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 33.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Rosabelle Avenue, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2019-08-09 | £287,059 |
| 6 Rosabelle Avenue, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2018-06-14 | £321,366 |
| 13 Rosabelle Avenue, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £222,500 | 2012-12-07 | £396,277 |
| 15 Rosabelle Avenue, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2011-09-23 | £319,850 |
| 8 Rosabelle Avenue, Colchester, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2006-03-24 | £290,260 |
CO7 9NX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 662 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomgrove Junior School Broome Grove , Wivenhoe CO7 9QB | 3out of 4 | 662 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfields Primary School Bowes Road , Wivenhoe CO7 9RD | 4out of 4 | 1,064 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge Rectory Road , Rowhedge CO5 7HR | 3out of 4 | 1,332 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Church Road , Fingringhoe CO5 7BN | 3out of 4 | 2,335 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 4,102 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Lord Audley School Monkwick Avenue , Monkwick CO2 8NJ | 3out of 4 | 4,136 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 | 1,895 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Market Field School School Road , Elmstead Market CO7 7ET | 4out of 4 | 3,506 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congregational Church | 101 High Street, Wivenhoe | 446 yd | |
| The Wiv Hub | First Floor, 77-79 High Street | 596 yd | |
| Saffron | 47-49 High Street, Wivenhoe | 742 yd | |
| Maison Mollies | 1A Station Road, Wivenhoe | 787 yd | |
| The Olive Branch | 1A Station Road, Wivenhoe | 787 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greyhound | 62 High Street, Wivenhoe | 700 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wivenhoe Town Cricket Club RECTORY ROAD | grass pitches | 556 yd |
| King George V Playing Field, Wivenhoe HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 641 yd |
| Broomgrove County Infant & Junior School Broome Grove | grass pitches, swimming pool | 738 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.