— ACRERIGHT AREA REPORT · DISTRICT
High wellbeing
Colchester Council · Conservative / Liberal Democrat coalition 30/51 seats · 59% · OCD 2026
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Amenities This district
What's here
| Category | Count | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Eat & drink | 430 | 96% hygiene 4★+ (FSA) |
| Shops | 127 | supermarkets & convenience stores |
| Gyms, leisure & playgrounds | 47 | — |
| Green spaces & parks | 149 | filled areas on the map |
OSM + FSA
Broadband
% of premises · Ofcom Connected Nations
Local economy This district
Jobs & economic activity5.6% unemployed
Unemployment rate5.6%
In work (employment rate)58.9%
Claiming out-of-work benefits · June 20263.1%
ONS Census 2021 · ONS Claimant Count
At a glance
| Count | Trend, 12 months | |
|---|---|---|
| Companies registered here | 14,147 | — |
| New incorporations | 1,614 | +12.9% vs prior 12m |
| Property companies (SPVs) | 1,506 | -9.4% |
Companies House
Top sectors (SIC sections)
- Construction
- Professional, scientific & technical
- Wholesale & retail
- Real estate
- Administrative & support
Companies House · "registered here" ≠ trading here · bulk/agent addresses excluded · /insights/property-companies →