Area Analysis Colchester, East of England

CO3 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CO3 postcode area.

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Population

32,594

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 48,343 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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5/10
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9/10
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7/10
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8/10
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6/10
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8/10
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7/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
trending_upInvestment
7/10
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Area Character

CO3 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £356k. Property prices are trending down 7.3% year-on-year.

home £356,320 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO3 is a postcode district in Colchester, East of England, covering 847 active and 589 retired postcodes.

The largest share of CO3 (15%) is characterised by a peaceful suburb where most residents are approaching or in retirement, alongside a stable neighbourhood of older working adults and recent retirees (13%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes CO3 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in CO3 are around £356k, down 7.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across CO3 at 220 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 42 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full CO3 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.8%
Asian / British Asian4.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences3029
Shoplifting647
Criminal damage and arson614
Anti-social behaviour585
Public order568

school Local Schools

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Hamilton Primary School

Outstanding422 pupils
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Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils

Good241 pupils
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Stanway Primary School

Good387 pupils
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Prettygate Junior School

Good259 pupils
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Prettygate Infant School

Good156 pupils
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Stanway Fiveways Primary School

Good491 pupils
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Eight Ash Green and Aldham

Good101 pupils
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St Benedict's Catholic College

Good879 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

54 nearby
  • sea2table
  • Argos
  • Matha Supermarket
  • Boots UK Ltd
  • McColls
  • + 49 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Colchester Emergency Night Shelter
  • Four Sevens
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Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Eight Ash Green Cricket Club
  • Hospital Arms
  • Play Football Ltd
  • Powerleague Fives Ltd
  • Rubix
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

76 nearby
  • Princess Charlotte
  • Banquet
  • Bon Appetit
  • Books, Brew & Boutique
  • CakedbyJennifer
  • + 71 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • East of England Co-Op
  • Iceland PLC
  • Aldi
  • East of England Co-op
  • Poundland
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • BABA'S
  • Curry India Tandoori
  • Phoenix
  • Subway
  • McDonalds Restaurants
  • + 15 more