Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

CHARLES BREE WAY, CO3 0AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHARLES BREE WAY, CO3 0AS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

416

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 48,700 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CO3 0AS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

CO3 0AS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 27, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £430k 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 0AS is a safe, established residential area on Charles Bree Way, 0.6km from Stanway in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Stanway ward and the Witham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Average age 27 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £430k.

Census 2021 statistics for CO3 0AS are sourced from Output Area E00188043 (shared with 12 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 0AS. The average age is 27.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.2%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean5.3%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger crowd. The neighborhood has a significantly lower average age than the national baseline.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 286,995

5 sales · Mean £ 306,196

Detached

£ 372,500

7 sales · Mean £ 391,712

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

CO3 0AS has low crime rates — 19 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 offences20
Criminal damage and arson6
Vehicle crime5
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2

school Local Schools

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Lakelands Primary School

76 pupils0.7 km
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Stanway Fiveways Primary School

Good491 pupils0.7 km
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The Stanway School

Good1397 pupils1.0 km
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Lexden Springs School

Good250 pupils1.1 km
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Stanway Primary School

Good387 pupils1.2 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester

Outstanding220 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Blackberry Bakery0.5 km
  • Layer Marney Lamb0.7 km
  • Post Office Counters Ltd0.5 km
  • EastofEnglandCo-opFillingStation0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • Jane Barrell0.3 km
  • Lakeland Centre0.6 km
  • Lakelands Centre0.6 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • The Perfect Chef0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Marks Tey3.6 km
  • Colchester Town5.0 km
  • Colchester Station5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Warren Lane0.2 km
  • Warren Lane0.3 km
  • Egremont Way0.3 km
  • Egremont Way0.3 km
  • Dyer's Road0.4 km