CO3 0BA is a sought-after residential area located 0.3km from Stanway Green in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Stanway ward and the Witham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CO3, CO3 0BA offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 86% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for CO3 0BA are sourced from Output Area E00110328 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CO3 0BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CO3 0BA.
456
40
£ 48,700 /yr
48%
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 0BA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 86% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO3 0BA. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO3 0BA has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Stanway Fiveways Primary School
The Stanway School
Lexden Springs School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Lakelands Primary School
Stanway Primary School
Home Farm Primary School
Gosbecks Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- EastofEnglandCo-opFillingStation0.2 km
- Blackberry Bakery0.6 km
- Layer Marney Lamb0.1 km
- Post Office Counters Ltd0.5 km
- Perrins0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Tandoori Villa1.0 km
- The Perfect Chef0.6 km
- Nindy's Takeaway0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Hole In The Wall1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Greggs0.3 km
- Jane Barrell0.9 km
- Mama T's Kitchen0.9 km
- The Cake Empress0.4 km
- Nindys Fish and Chip Shop0.5 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester Town4.1 km
- Colchester Station4.3 km
- Colchester4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Fiveways Co - Op0.2 km
- Fiveways Co - Op0.2 km
- Moss Road0.2 km
- Moss Road0.3 km
- Winstree Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CO30BA · Data under Open Government Licence