CO3 0AB is a sought-after residential area located 0.3km from Stanway Green in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Stanway ward and the Witham constituency.
For serious buyers, CO3 0AB is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for CO3 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00110328 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CO3 0AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CO3 0AB.
456
40
£ 48,700 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
CO3 0AB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 86% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO3 0AB. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO3 0AB has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Stanway Fiveways Primary School
The Stanway School
Lexden Springs School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Lakelands Primary School
Stanway Primary School
Home Farm Primary School
Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Blackberry Bakery0.5 km
- Layer Marney Lamb0.1 km
- Post Office Counters Ltd0.5 km
- EastofEnglandCo-opFillingStation0.2 km
- Perrins0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Hole In The Wall0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Greggs0.2 km
- Jane Barrell0.8 km
- Mama T's Kitchen0.8 km
- The Cake Empress0.3 km
- Nindys Fish and Chip Shop0.6 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- The Perfect Chef0.5 km
- Nindy's Takeaway0.6 km
- Tandoori Villa0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester Town4.2 km
- Colchester Station4.3 km
- Colchester4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Fiveways Co - Op0.1 km
- Fiveways Co - Op0.1 km
- Moss Road0.2 km
- Winstree Road0.3 km
- Moss Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO30AB · Data under Open Government Licence