CO3 0AE is a safe, established residential area on Old Chapel Drive, 0.7km from Beacon End in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Stanway ward and the Witham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CO3, CO3 0AE offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 77% 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 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £353k.
Census 2021 statistics for CO3 0AE are sourced from Output Area E00110317 (shared with 42 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLD CHAPEL DRIVE, CO3 0AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD CHAPEL DRIVE, CO3 0AE.
434
42
£ 48,700 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO3 0AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CO3 0AE spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. £353k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO3 0AE. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 352,250
4 sales · Mean £ 358,000
Terraced
£ 300,000
7 sales · Mean £ 301,142
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO3 0AE has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils
Lexden Springs School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
The Stanway School
Stanway Primary School
Home Farm Primary School
Stanway Fiveways Primary School
Lakelands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- McColls0.6 km
- McColl's0.6 km
- St Leonard's Garden Centre0.2 km
- VAPeSSENTIALS0.6 km
- Lexden Convenience Shop0.5 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Hole In The Wall0.4 km
- Live & Let Live0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- The Cake Empress0.9 km
- The Lexden Crown0.9 km
- Kings Cafe0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Hong Kong Chef0.2 km
- Ocean Fish Bar0.2 km
- Paradise Masala0.6 km
- China One0.3 km
- Tandoori Villa0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester Station3.6 km
- Colchester4.0 km
- Colchester Town4.0 km
Bus Stops
- King Coel Road South0.1 km
- King Coel Road South0.2 km
- Garage0.2 km
- Garage0.3 km
- Oatfield Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO30AE · Data under Open Government Licence