Colchester
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
As Essex’s oldest recorded town, Colchester blends Roman heritage, old walls, and a bustling town centre with modern suburbs and business parks. The historic core, with its castle and amphitheatre remains, gives way to residential areas, schools, and outlying villages. Rail links to London, Ipswich, and Clacton, alongside the A12 and A120, make it a transport nexus combining history and modern urban growth.
Wards in Colchester
Colchester is divided into 10 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Berechurch
- Castle
- Greenstead
- Highwoods
- Lexden and Braiswick
- Mile End
- New Town and Christ Church
- Prettygate
- Shrub End
- St Anne's and St John's
Colchester is a constituency that covers these wards in Colchester.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (Number) | Region (%) | England & Wales (Number) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 26,082 | 22.62% | 1,348,369 | 21.07% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 11,110 | 9.63% | 465,497 | 7.28% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 17,842 | 15.47% | 810,089 | 12.66% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 24,401 | 21.16% | 1,242,589 | 19.42% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 19,519 | 16.93% | 1,261,140 | 19.71% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 16,360 | 14.19% | 1,270,813 | 19.86% | 11,303,607 | 18.76% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (%) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 86,521 | 75.68% | 78.49% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 7,995 | 6.99% | 6.78% | 6.15% |
| African | 3,634 | 3.18% | 1.87% | 2.50% |
| Other Asian | 2,902 | 2.54% | 1.27% | 1.63% |
| Indian | 2,396 | 2.10% | 2.16% | 3.13% |
| Any other ethnic group | 1,658 | 1.45% | 1.11% | 1.55% |
| Chinese | 1,320 | 1.15% | 0.61% | 0.75% |
| White and Asian | 1,123 | 0.98% | 0.81% | 0.82% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1,077 | 0.94% | 0.77% | 0.78% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 991 | 0.87% | 0.82% | 0.86% |
| White and Black African | 723 | 0.63% | 0.43% | 0.42% |
| Irish | 693 | 0.61% | 0.91% | 0.85% |
| Caribbean | 692 | 0.61% | 0.66% | 1.05% |
| Bangladeshi | 609 | 0.53% | 0.80% | 1.08% |
| Other Black | 596 | 0.52% | 0.38% | 0.50% |
| Pakistani | 555 | 0.49% | 1.57% | 2.66% |
| Arab | 545 | 0.48% | 0.25% | 0.56% |
| Roma | 194 | 0.17% | 0.15% | 0.17% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 101 | 0.09% | 0.14% | 0.11% |