CO3 0AP is a safe, established residential area on Skipper Grove, 0.2km from Beacon End in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Stanway ward and the Witham constituency.
For families considering a move, CO3 0AP represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 27) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £246k.
Census 2021 statistics for CO3 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00188114 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SKIPPER GROVE, CO3 0AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SKIPPER GROVE, CO3 0AP.
360
27
£ 48,700 /yr
52%
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 0AP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 27, 71% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO3 0AP. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger crowd. The neighborhood has a significantly lower average age than the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 229,000
2 sales · Mean £ 229,000
Terraced
£ 301,495
2 sales · Mean £ 301,495
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO3 0AP has low crime rates — 21 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.
school Local Schools
Stanway Primary School
Lexden Springs School
The Stanway School
Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils
Lakelands Primary School
Stanway Fiveways Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Home Farm Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- McColls0.8 km
- McColl's0.8 km
- St Leonard's Garden Centre0.8 km
- Terrells Independent Traders0.5 km
- B&M Bargains1.0 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Greggs PLC0.8 km
- Harvester0.8 km
- ScentsbySnookie1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer Stane Retail Park0.8 km
- Moby Cooks Cakes0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Hong Kong Chef0.8 km
- Ocean Fish Bar0.8 km
- China One0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Live & Let Live0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Marks Tey3.9 km
- Colchester Station4.1 km
- Colchester4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Cornflower Close0.1 km
- Cornflower Close0.1 km
- Tudor Rose Close0.2 km
- Warren Farm0.2 km
- Tudor Rose Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO30AP · Data under Open Government Licence