Great Tey facts for kids
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| Population | 911 (2011 census) |
| OS grid reference | TL891259 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | COLCHESTER |
| Postcode district | CO6 |
| Dialling code | 01206 |
| Police | Essex |
| Fire | Essex |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
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Great Tey is a lovely village in Essex, England. It's part of the City of Colchester area. You can find it about six miles west of Colchester, close to other villages like Marks Tey and Little Tey.
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Exploring Great Tey
Where is Great Tey?
Great Tey is easy to reach! It's near Marks Tey railway station, which is on a main train line called the Great Eastern Main Line. This station also connects to the Sudbury Branch Line that goes to Sudbury. Major roads like the A12, A120 road, and A1124 road are also nearby.
Great Tey is one of three villages known as "the Teys," along with Marks Tey and Little Tey. The village is located north of the Roman river. It's a small, quiet community with a few handy places like a local pub, a very old church, and a post office. There's even a special website for the community with local news and important dates!
In 1870, a book called John Marius Wilson's Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales described Great Tey. It mentioned that the village was near the Marks Tey train station and had a post office.
How Many People Live Here?
According to the 2011 census, Great Tey had a population of 911 people.
How Great Tey is Governed
Great Tey is part of an "electoral ward" (a local area for voting) that shares its name. This ward stretches north to Mount Bures. In 2011, this larger area had a population of 2,695 people.
Fun Things to Do in Great Tey
Local Places and Activities
Great Tey has a primary school called Great Tey Primary School. In 2014, Ofsted (the school inspection body) said it was a 'Good' school. It was even ranked 5th out of the top 12 primary schools in Essex in 2013!
The village also has a pub from the 1500s called The Chequers. There's also a village hall that's a busy place for community events. Many groups use it, like Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Brownies, Rainbows, and even a karate club! There's also a Youth Activity Club (YAC) for kids from local schools.
St Barnabas Church
St Barnabas Church is a very old church. It's thought to have been built even before the Norman conquest of England! The lower parts of its tower might even be from Anglo-Saxon times. The church walls are made from interesting materials. These include old Roman bricks from a nearby Roman villa, special rocks called Septaria from cliffs near Walton-on-the-Naze, and local iron stone and flint.
Jobs and Education in Great Tey
What Jobs Do People Have?
In Great Tey, 476 people aged 16 to 74 have jobs. Most of them (89 people) work as Managers, Directors, or Senior Officials. This is a big change from the past! For example, in 1881, many men (80 of them) worked in agriculture, like farming. Today, fewer people work in skilled trades like farming. This shows how Great Tey has changed with the times, just like the rest of the UK, where more people now work in offices rather than outdoors.
In 1831, most jobs were for labourers and servants (133 people). Only a few were employers or professionals (15 people). Today, many more people are professionals. In 1881, almost no men or women were listed as professionals. But by 2011, 47 men were professionals.
Most of the 476 employed people work full-time (314 people). Fewer work part-time (162 people).
Learning in Great Tey
A small number of people aged 16 to 74 are still studying. There are 38 students in total. Some are full-time students who are not working, while others are students who are also working or looking for jobs.
Many people in Great Tey have qualifications. For example, 132 residents have a university degree like a BA, BSc, or PhD.
Homes and Community in Great Tey
Where Do People Live?
Most homes in Great Tey are detached houses or bungalows. Out of 374 homes, 226 are these types of houses. There are also a few flats and apartments.
Most households (278 out of 374) are made up of one family. Many people own their homes outright (174 households). Only a small number (20) rent privately, and even fewer (17) rent from the local council.
The number of homes has changed a little. In 2001, there were 376 households, meaning two homes were no longer in use by 2011.
Religion in Great Tey
Great Tey has mostly been a Christian village. In 2001, out of 942 people, 792 said they were Christian. There were only a few Jewish and Muslim residents. This trend continued in 2011, with 649 out of 911 people being Christian. While there are fewer Jewish and Muslim residents now, there is one Buddhist and a few people with other religions. This shows that while Christianity is still the main religion, the village is becoming a bit more open to different beliefs.
Different Backgrounds in Great Tey
The 2011 census showed that Great Tey is mostly an English village. Out of 374 households, 271 had members from the same ethnic group. Only a few households had different ethnic groups living together.
Most people in Great Tey were born in England (872 out of 911). However, some residents were born in other parts of the EU (5 people) or other countries (20 people).
Almost everyone in Great Tey speaks English or Welsh (883 out of 885 people). Only a very small number speak other languages like African languages, Afrikaans, or Swahili.
Population Changes Over Time
How the Population Has Grown and Shrunk
The number of people living in Great Tey has changed a lot over the years. In 1801, there were 548 people. This slowly grew to 735 by 1851. However, the population dropped sharply to 476 in 1961. But it has climbed back up, reaching 911 people in 2011. Many things can cause these population changes over time.
Males and Females in Great Tey
The number of males and females in Great Tey has also changed. In 1801, there was an equal split: 274 males and 274 females. But by 1901, there were over 300 males and only 276 females. This trend continued in 1911.
However, in more recent times, the numbers have been quite similar. In 2001, there were 347 males and 338 females. In 2011, there were 443 males and 468 females. So, there isn't one gender that has always been dominant.
Age and Health of Residents
Great Tey has people of many different ages. While some rural places have older populations, Great Tey has a good mix. The largest age group is 35 to 54, with 290 people. There are fewer people over 75 (only 75 residents).
Most people in Great Tey are in good health. Out of 911 residents in 2011, 766 said their health was 'not limited'. Only a small number (30 people) needed 50 hours or more of care each week.
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Male and Female Occupation in 1881
See also
In Spanish: Great Tey para niños
