CO3 Postcode Area Information
Area Overview
The postcode area is located in the Colchester, Essex postcode town, in the East of England, England region.
The CO3 postcode area covers parts of Colchester and the surrounding area in Essex, England. The main town covered by this postcode is Stanway, which is a popular residential area with a range of amenities including shops, schools, and leisure facilities. There are also several parks and green spaces in the area, providing opportunities for outdoor activities and recreation.
The geography of the CO3 postcode area is diverse, with a mix of urban, suburban, and rural areas. The town of Colchester itself is known for its historic sites, including Colchester Castle and the Roman Walls. The surrounding countryside offers plenty of opportunities for walking, cycling, and exploring the natural landscape.
Transportation in the CO3 postcode area is well-developed, with good road links to nearby towns and cities including Chelmsford and Ipswich. The area is also served by several bus routes, making it easy to get around by public transport. Stanway has its own railway station, providing direct links to London Liverpool Street and other major cities.
Overall, the CO3 postcode area offers a mix of urban convenience and rural charm, making it a desirable place to live for families, professionals, and retirees alike. With a range of amenities, beautiful scenery, and good transport links, it is a popular choice for those looking to settle in the Essex area.
A Major part of this postcode area has a unique mix of residents when compared to others:
- Diverse age groups: There's a fairly even spread of ages across the board, except for slightly fewer residents between 64 and 85 years old. This means there are fewer people with disabilities compared to other areas.
- Spread out, but concentrated in the Midlands: While this postcode exists across the UK, it's particularly common in the Midlands region.
Imagine a community with people of all ages (except slightly fewer retirees), scattered around the UK but especially in the Midlands. That's the essence of a big area of CO3 postcode district!
It's important to note that this description generalizes the area and individual experiences may vary.
The postcode area covers Castle, Lexden and Braiswick, Marks Tey and Layer, New Town and Christ Church, Prettygate, Stanway electoral wards.
CO3 Postcode Map
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CO3 Area Demographics
(from Census 2021)The population of CO3 postcode area is 32,540. In England, the male population is 28,833,712 and the female population is 27,656,336, according to the 2021 census.
Ethnicity & Religion
According to the latest 2021 census, The main ethnicity of the people in the area is White: English, with a total of 27,302, followed by White: Other White, with a total of 1,347. In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (15,118), followed by No religion (14,150).
Deprivation
As for deprivation, most of the area is not deprived in any dimension (7,953), followed by at least deprived in one dimension (4,708).
Economic Status
Most people in the nearby area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (9,989), while 6,846 adults mentioned they are Retired.
Education
Regarding education, 9,318 adults have Level 4 education, while 3,967 have Level 2 education. The most common occupations are
- Professional occupations (3755)
- Associate professional and technical occupations (2377), and
- Managers, directors and senior officials (2213)
Age
The average age of people living in area is 42 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (10185), Between 45 to 54 (8141), and Between 35 to 44 (7808).
NS-SEC
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (6,509) followed by Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (4,107), and Intermediate occupations (3,400).
Postcodes in CO3
There are total 6 postcode sectors present in the CO3 (listed below). The postcode CO3 has a total of 1270 postcodes.
ONS Administrative Info
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Area | CO3 |
| Ward | Castle Lexden and Braiswick Marks Tey and Layer New Town and Christ Church Prettygate Stanway |
| LTLA22 | Colchester |
| UTLA22 | Essex |
| Region | East of England |
| Country | England |
CO3 Crime Statstics
Crime rate over the last 12 Months
Crime rate by Month
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Bicycle theft
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Drugs
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Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Public order
Shoplifting
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Public order
Shoplifting
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Public order
Shoplifting
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Public order
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
CO3 Property Statstics
Sold House Prices over the last 12 Months
Sold House Prices by Month
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £492,500.00 | £360,000.00 - £625,000.00 | 2 |
| Flat | £142,000.00 | £142,000.00 - £142,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £325,833.33 | £305,000.00 - £342,500.00 | 3 |
| Terraced | £254,000.00 | £254,000.00 - £254,000.00 | 1 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £500,000.00 | £500,000.00 - £500,000.00 | 1 |
| Flat | £140,000.00 | £140,000.00 - £140,000.00 | 1 |
| Terraced | £275,000.00 | £275,000.00 - £275,000.00 | 1 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Flat | £188,000.00 | £125,000.00 - £265,000.00 | 3 |
| Terraced | £259,342.00 | £243,684.00 - £275,000.00 | 2 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £458,400.00 | £277,000.00 - £650,000.00 | 5 |
| Flat | £290,000.00 | £290,000.00 - £290,000.00 | 1 |
| Other | £850,000.00 | £850,000.00 - £850,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £366,583.33 | £307,000.00 - £435,000.00 | 6 |
| Terraced | £320,000.00 | £230,000.00 - £410,000.00 | 2 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £489,555.56 | £274,000.00 - £925,000.00 | 9 |
| Flat | £93,000.00 | £93,000.00 - £93,000.00 | 2 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £552,086.96 | £365,000.00 - £1,250,000.00 | 23 |
| Flat | £172,500.00 | £165,000.00 - £180,000.00 | 2 |
| Other | £170,000.00 | £170,000.00 - £170,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £384,235.71 | £310,000.00 - £515,000.00 | 14 |
| Terraced | £336,000.00 | £295,000.00 - £356,500.00 | 3 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £563,937.50 | £310,000.00 - £1,265,000.00 | 8 |
| Flat | £180,708.33 | £80,000.00 - £400,000.00 | 12 |
| Semi-Detached | £350,434.78 | £270,000.00 - £475,000.00 | 23 |
| Terraced | £281,333.33 | £249,500.00 - £355,000.00 | 6 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £452,000.00 | £320,000.00 - £735,000.00 | 5 |
| Flat | £109,000.00 | £109,000.00 - £109,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £302,500.00 | £302,500.00 - £302,500.00 | 1 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £625,230.77 | £315,000.00 - £1,750,000.00 | 13 |
| Other | £590,000.00 | £590,000.00 - £590,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £335,214.29 | £307,500.00 - £422,000.00 | 7 |
| Terraced | £318,500.00 | £277,000.00 - £360,000.00 | 2 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £476,703.12 | £375,000.00 - £775,000.00 | 8 |
| Flat | £213,750.00 | £180,000.00 - £232,500.00 | 4 |
| Other | £305,000.00 | £305,000.00 - £305,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £320,954.55 | £170,000.00 - £422,000.00 | 11 |
| Terraced | £299,833.33 | £183,000.00 - £450,000.00 | 9 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £477,558.82 | £285,000.00 - £765,000.00 | 17 |
| Flat | £179,250.00 | £108,500.00 - £250,000.00 | 2 |
| Semi-Detached | £377,062.50 | £310,000.00 - £547,000.00 | 8 |
| Terraced | £275,400.00 | £176,500.00 - £353,000.00 | 5 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £483,045.45 | £218,500.00 - £1,050,000.00 | 11 |
| Flat | £224,500.00 | £91,000.00 - £425,000.00 | 6 |
| Semi-Detached | £396,776.14 | £230,666.00 - £695,000.00 | 14 |
| Terraced | £290,000.00 | £275,000.00 - £315,000.00 | 3 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £437,950.00 | £297,000.00 - £525,000.00 | 10 |
| Flat | £212,500.00 | £190,000.00 - £235,000.00 | 2 |
| Semi-Detached | £464,500.00 | £235,000.00 - £775,000.00 | 4 |
| Terraced | £287,428.57 | £205,000.00 - £490,000.00 | 7 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £488,952.38 | £335,000.00 - £750,000.00 | 21 |
| Flat | £175,700.00 | £85,000.00 - £315,000.00 | 10 |
| Other | £797,500.00 | £790,000.00 - £805,000.00 | 2 |
| Semi-Detached | £400,254.55 | £220,400.00 - £1,020,000.00 | 33 |
| Terraced | £330,461.54 | £220,000.00 - £445,000.00 | 13 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £531,227.27 | £351,000.00 - £1,080,000.00 | 11 |
| Flat | £205,000.00 | £125,000.00 - £377,000.00 | 6 |
| Semi-Detached | £355,211.11 | £245,400.00 - £475,000.00 | 9 |
| Terraced | £325,000.00 | £325,000.00 - £325,000.00 | 1 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £562,500.00 | £300,000.00 - £825,000.00 | 2 |
| Semi-Detached | £374,200.00 | £300,000.00 - £550,000.00 | 5 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £493,618.18 | £370,000.00 - £705,000.00 | 11 |
| Flat | £189,333.33 | £100,000.00 - £307,000.00 | 6 |
| Semi-Detached | £399,125.00 | £335,000.00 - £500,000.00 | 8 |
| Terraced | £289,550.00 | £241,000.00 - £348,000.00 | 10 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £388,272.73 | £305,000.00 - £780,000.00 | 12 |
| Flat | £174,600.00 | £132,000.00 - £232,500.00 | 11 |
| Other | £2,094,333.33 | £83,000.00 - £5,100,000.00 | 3 |
| Semi-Detached | £413,250.00 | £285,000.00 - £750,000.00 | 6 |
| Terraced | £278,777.78 | £155,000.00 - £355,000.00 | 9 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £552,684.21 | £200,000.00 - £1,300,000.00 | 19 |
| Flat | £201,750.00 | £150,000.00 - £240,000.00 | 10 |
| Semi-Detached | £373,555.56 | £275,000.00 - £680,000.00 | 18 |
| Terraced | £294,250.00 | £190,500.00 - £380,000.00 | 6 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £402,625.00 | £177,750.00 - £1,475,000.00 | 9 |
| Flat | £189,475.00 | £85,000.00 - £360,000.00 | 11 |
| Other | £1,200,000.00 | £1,200,000.00 - £1,200,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £357,162.50 | £300,000.00 - £650,000.00 | 21 |
| Terraced | £324,050.00 | £250,000.00 - £395,000.00 | 10 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £445,933.33 | £332,000.00 - £880,000.00 | 16 |
| Flat | £187,769.23 | £135,000.00 - £285,000.00 | 13 |
| Semi-Detached | £412,593.75 | £253,500.00 - £586,000.00 | 16 |
| Terraced | £218,673.08 | £140,000.00 - £450,000.00 | 14 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £575,333.33 | £350,000.00 - £1,165,000.00 | 15 |
| Flat | £239,166.67 | £163,000.00 - £285,000.00 | 7 |
| Other | £192,926.50 | £166,000.00 - £246,880.00 | 3 |
| Semi-Detached | £388,500.00 | £280,000.00 - £595,000.00 | 15 |
| Terraced | £294,285.71 | £240,000.00 - £365,000.00 | 7 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £431,333.33 | £355,000.00 - £715,000.00 | 13 |
| Flat | £206,291.67 | £82,500.00 - £395,000.00 | 12 |
| Other | £545,000.00 | £545,000.00 - £545,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £377,000.00 | £285,000.00 - £425,000.00 | 12 |
| Terraced | £358,666.67 | £255,000.00 - £775,000.00 | 9 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £608,500.00 | £325,000.00 - £1,500,000.00 | 12 |
| Flat | £166,166.67 | £97,000.00 - £220,000.00 | 6 |
| Other | £373,000.00 | £373,000.00 - £373,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £395,977.27 | £290,000.00 - £620,000.00 | 22 |
| Terraced | £270,928.57 | £247,500.00 - £292,000.00 | 7 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £469,729.17 | £350,000.00 - £700,000.00 | 14 |
| Flat | £201,214.29 | £120,000.00 - £330,000.00 | 7 |
| Semi-Detached | £365,055.56 | £288,000.00 - £457,500.00 | 9 |
| Terraced | £305,500.00 | £235,000.00 - £481,000.00 | 10 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £459,947.37 | £325,000.00 - £850,000.00 | 21 |
| Flat | £162,400.00 | £115,000.00 - £220,000.00 | 5 |
| Semi-Detached | £328,454.19 | £248,000.00 - £440,000.00 | 16 |
| Terraced | £287,125.00 | £257,500.00 - £340,000.00 | 4 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £515,266.18 | £312,000.00 - £800,000.00 | 19 |
| Flat | £179,941.18 | £72,000.00 - £325,000.00 | 18 |
| Other | £4,591,666.67 | £225,000.00 - £13,100,000.00 | 3 |
| Semi-Detached | £416,590.91 | £225,000.00 - £880,000.00 | 11 |
| Terraced | £292,944.44 | £210,000.00 - £525,000.00 | 9 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £438,749.75 | £315,000.00 - £720,000.00 | 11 |
| Flat | £221,100.00 | £75,000.00 - £345,000.00 | 11 |
| Other | £814,000.00 | £161,000.00 - £1,295,000.00 | 3 |
| Semi-Detached | £328,045.00 | £178,500.00 - £495,000.00 | 10 |
| Terraced | £311,857.14 | £242,000.00 - £355,000.00 | 7 |
Schools
| Name | Pupils | Age | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 422 | 4-11 | CO33GB |
| Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired PupilsPrimary, Good | 241 | 3-11 | CO39AS |
| Stanway Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 387 | 5-11 | CO30RH |
| Prettygate Junior SchoolPrimary, Good | 259 | 7-11 | CO34PH |
| Prettygate Infant SchoolPrimary, Good | 156 | 5-7 | CO34PH |
| Stanway Fiveways Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 491 | 5-11 | CO30QG |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Eight Ash Green and AldhamPrimary, Good | 101 | 5-11 | CO39UE |
| St Benedict's Catholic CollegeSecondary, Good | 879 | 11-16 | CO33US |
| Lexden Springs SchoolSpecial, Good | 250 | 3-19 | CO30PZ |
| Colchester County High School for GirlsSecondary, Outstanding | 1129 | 11-18 | CO33US |
| Colchester Royal Grammar SchoolSecondary, Inadequate | 1001 | 11-18 | CO33ND |
| The Stanway SchoolSecondary, Good | 1397 | 11-16 | CO30QA |
| St Helena SchoolSecondary, Good | 990 | 11-16 | CO33LE |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, ColchesterPrimary, Outstanding | 220 | 5-11 | CO39BE |
| Kingswode Hoe SchoolSpecial, Good | 153 | 5-16 | CO33QJ |
| Philip Morant School and CollegeSecondary, Inadequate | 1775 | 11-18 | CO34QS |
| Lakelands Primary School Primary, Not Rated | 76 | 4-11 | CO38AJ |
| Home Farm Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 368 | 4-11 | CO34JL |
Amenities
- sea2table, CO3 3LJ
- Argos, CO3 8RG
- Matha Supermarket, CO3 3GT
- Kemps Kandy, CO3 9BT
- B&Q Colchester, CO3 8DW
- Colchester Emergency Night Shelter, CO3 3DF
- Four Sevens, CO3 3HU
- Eight Ash Green Cricket Club, CO3 9TA
- Hospital Arms, CO3 3HA
- Play Football Ltd, CO3 3LE
- Powerleague Fives Ltd, CO3 3LE
- Rubix, CO3 3EN
- Nindys Fish and Chip Shop, CO3 9EJ
- Bad Owl Coffee, CO3 3DA
- Beacon House, CO3 3ES
- Becana's, CO3 3EN
- Capital Chinese Restaurant, CO3 3AA
- East of England Co-Op, CO3 0JS
- Iceland PLC, CO3 8RG
- Aldi, CO3 9DW
- East of England Co-op, CO3 4NW
- Poundland, CO3 3GT
- Davey's Wholesale, CO3 8PH
- Colchester Foodbank, CO3 8RH
- Centre Pre School, CO3 9EF
- Crouched Friars, CO3 3HA
- Loganberry Lodge, CO3 0PG
- Pathway, CO3 4SR
- Safari Childcare, CO3 9BE
- Chilli Brothers, CO3 0PS
- Lavish Cooks, CO3 8RH
- Mandys Kitchen, CO3 4RN
- The Generous Helping Cake Company, CO3 3JA
- Nightflix, CO3 8RH
- Salvation Army, CO3 3DA
- SB Foods, CO3 0QR
- Bespoke Cakes of Colchester, CO3 4DA
- Enjoy.., CO3 3NT
- Lia's Bakery, CO3 9BE
- McDonalds Restaurants, CO3 8RG
- BABA'S, CO3 3EN
- Curry India Tandoori, CO3 3HA
- Phoenix, CO3 4DG
- Subway, CO3 0LS
- Fiveways Fruit Farm, CO3 0NN
- Layer Marney Meats, CO3 0LN
- L T Fruits, CO3 0QR
- The Blackberry Bakery, CO3 0RZ
- The Dreamcatcher Bakery, CO3 0RQ
- Aramark Ltd @ Colchester Institute, CO3 3LL
- Colchester County High School, CO3 3US
- Colchester High School, CO3 3HD
- Holmwood House School, CO3 9ST
- Holmwood House School, CO3 9ST