Colchester population statistics

In 2024, there were 471k residents in Colchester postcode area with an average age of 43.6 years. Population density was 338 residents per square kilometer. Population grew by 19.9% since 2002 and population average age increased by 2.2 years in the same period.

Key Population Data: Residents, Age and Density in 2024 (latest estimate from ONS)
Population Estimates	Value in 2024
Total residents	471k
Average age	43.6
Population density	338

Colchester population density map

shows a number of residents per square kilometer(km²), estimates from 2020.

Colchester population average age map

Population average age by LSOA (County) in 2018.

Colchester population growth

Total population per year outlines headcount differences.

Colchester population pyramid

shows the distribution of various age groups in a population in 2024. Females are shown on the left, males are shown on the right.

Colchester population pyramid by year

Colchester population share by decade of age

Shares of population age groups compared to corresponding shares of population groups in England & Wales, 2024.

Colchester working age population share

Working age population share compared to working age population share in England & Wales, 2024.

Age Distribution and Comparison to England & Wales
age group	head-count	% share of population	% for Eng & Wales
0-15	81.5k	17.3%	18.3%
16-64	278k	58.9%	62.8%
65+	112k	23.7%	18.9%

Average Age in Colchester postcode area and Comparison to England & Wales
postcode area	Average age in 2024
Colchester	43.6
England & Wales	40.8

Colchester population average age

Annual area statistics of Colchester's population average age compared to country statistics.

Colchester residential areas map

Purple-colored areas are business or industrial areas. Green-colored areas provide quieter surroundings and better living. Map is based on a UK Census 2011 data. Colors calculated from the ratio of number of residents divided by a number of workday people.