CO3 0AW is a safe, established residential area on Laurence Byrne Avenue, 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £374k, up 31.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CO3 0AW are sourced from Output Area E00188043 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LAURENCE BYRNE AVENUE, CO3 0AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAURENCE BYRNE AVENUE, CO3 0AW.
416
27
£ 48,700 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO3 0AW 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.
Area Character
CO3 0AW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 27, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £374k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 31.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO3 0AW. 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
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A notably young demographic. The local population leans heavily toward young adults in their early-to-mid twenties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 396,000
10 sales · Mean £ 394,599
Terraced
£ 330,497
2 sales · Mean £ 330,497
Semi-Detached
£ 330,000
13 sales · Mean £ 341,805
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
CO3 0AW has low crime rates — 13 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.
school Local Schools
Stanway Fiveways Primary School
Lakelands Primary School
The Stanway School
Lexden Springs School
Stanway Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Blackberry Bakery0.5 km
- Layer Marney Lamb0.6 km
- Post Office Counters Ltd0.5 km
- EastofEnglandCo-opFillingStation0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Jane Barrell0.4 km
- Lakeland Centre0.7 km
- Lakelands Centre0.7 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- The Perfect Chef0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Marks Tey3.7 km
- Colchester Town4.9 km
- Colchester Station4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Egremont Way0.3 km
- Egremont Way0.3 km
- Warren Lane0.3 km
- Warren Lane0.3 km
- Dyer's Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO30AW · Data under Open Government Licence