Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

BUTTERFLY TRAIL, CO3 0AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUTTERFLY TRAIL, CO3 0AL.

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Population

360

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 48,700 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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8/10
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4/10
workEmployment
6/10
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4/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
5/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CO3 0AL — age 27, 71% ownership, 3% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 10.8% year-on-year.

home £387,500 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO3 0AL is a safe, established residential area on Butterfly Trail, 0.2km from Beacon End in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Stanway ward and the Witham constituency.

For families considering a move, CO3 0AL represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. At just 27 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £387k, down 10.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CO3 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00188114 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO3 0AL. The average age is 26.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.7%
Asian / British Asian4.5%
Black / African / Caribbean4.5%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and energetic. The demographic is characterized by a high concentration of young adults and early-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 332,497

12 sales · Mean £ 328,748

Detached

£ 369,995

16 sales · Mean £ 376,747

Terraced

£ 342,497

6 sales · Mean £ 346,664

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CO3 0AL has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences17
Burglary6
Public order4
Vehicle crime4
Anti-social behaviour3

school Local Schools

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Stanway Primary School

Good387 pupils0.9 km
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Lexden Springs School

Good250 pupils1.1 km
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Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils

Good241 pupils1.1 km
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The Stanway School

Good1397 pupils1.2 km
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Lakelands Primary School

76 pupils1.4 km
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Home Farm Primary School

Outstanding368 pupils1.5 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester

Outstanding220 pupils1.5 km
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Stanway Fiveways Primary School

Good491 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • McColls0.8 km
  • McColl's0.8 km
  • St Leonard's Garden Centre0.8 km
  • Terrells Independent Traders0.5 km
  • Sushi Gourmet0.8 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Greggs PLC0.9 km
  • Harvester0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer Stane Retail Park0.9 km
  • Moby Cooks Cakes0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Hong Kong Chef0.7 km
  • Ocean Fish Bar0.7 km
  • China One0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Live & Let Live0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Marks Tey4.0 km
  • Colchester Station4.1 km
  • Colchester4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Cornflower Close0.1 km
  • Cornflower Close0.1 km
  • Tudor Rose Close0.2 km
  • Tudor Rose Close0.2 km
  • Warren Farm0.3 km