CO3 0AF is a safe, established residential area on New Farm Road, 0.7km from Beacon End in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Stanway ward and the Witham constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £255k, down 5.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CO3 0AF are sourced from Output Area E00110317 (shared with 42 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEW FARM ROAD, CO3 0AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW FARM ROAD, CO3 0AF.
434
42
£ 48,700 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO3 0AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CO3 0AF spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 5.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO3 0AF. 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
Flat
£ 244,000
12 sales · Mean £ 244,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO3 0AF has low crime rates — 40 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
Home Farm Primary School
Stanway Primary School
The Stanway 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 Wall0.5 km
- Live & Let Live0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- The Cake Empress1.0 km
- The Lexden Crown0.8 km
- Kings Cafe0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Hong Kong Chef0.2 km
- Ocean Fish Bar0.2 km
- Paradise Masala0.5 km
- China One0.3 km
- Tandoori Villa0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester Station3.6 km
- Colchester3.9 km
- Colchester Town4.0 km
Bus Stops
- King Coel Road South0.1 km
- King Coel Road South0.1 km
- Garage0.2 km
- Garage0.3 km
- King Coel Road North0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO30AF · Data under Open Government Licence