Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

ALLEY POND CLOSE, CO3 0AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALLEY POND CLOSE, CO3 0AR.

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Population

213

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 48,700 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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5/10
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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

CO3 0AR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £372k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO3 0AR is a safe, established residential area on Alley Pond Close, 0.6km 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 0AR offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 76% 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 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £372k.

Census 2021 statistics for CO3 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00110320 (shared with 15 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 0AR. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.6%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed6.6%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Detached

£ 389,995

8 sales · Mean £ 372,685

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

CO3 0AR has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences72
Criminal damage and arson18
Anti-social behaviour17
Public order10
Vehicle crime10

school Local Schools

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Stanway Primary School

Good387 pupils0.3 km
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Lexden Springs School

Good250 pupils0.4 km
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The Stanway School

Good1397 pupils0.4 km
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Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils

Good241 pupils0.6 km
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Stanway Fiveways Primary School

Good491 pupils0.8 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester

Outstanding220 pupils0.9 km
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Home Farm Primary School

Outstanding368 pupils0.9 km
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Lakelands Primary School

76 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • McColls0.3 km
  • McColl's0.3 km
  • St Leonard's Garden Centre0.2 km
  • VAPeSSENTIALS0.9 km
  • Lexden Convenience Shop0.8 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Hole In The Wall0.3 km
  • Live & Let Live0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • Harvester0.7 km
  • The Cake Empress0.9 km
  • Frankie & Benny's Restaurant0.9 km
  • Kings Cafe0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Hong Kong Chef0.1 km
  • Ocean Fish Bar0.1 km
  • Paradise Masala0.9 km
  • China One0.1 km
  • Tandoori Villa0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colchester Station3.9 km
  • Marks Tey4.1 km
  • Colchester4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Garage0.1 km
  • Lucy Lane South0.1 km
  • Garage0.2 km
  • Lucy Lane South0.2 km
  • New Farm Road0.2 km