Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

CO3 0BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CO3 0BA.

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Population

456

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 48,700 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10
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10/10
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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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8/10
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5/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British90.1%
Asian / British Asian5.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences33
Shoplifting18
Criminal damage and arson8
Burglary6
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Stanway Fiveways Primary School

Good491 pupils0.5 km
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The Stanway School

Good1397 pupils0.9 km
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Lexden Springs School

Good250 pupils1.0 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester

Outstanding220 pupils1.0 km
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Lakelands Primary School

76 pupils1.1 km
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Stanway Primary School

Good387 pupils1.2 km
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Home Farm Primary School

Outstanding368 pupils1.2 km
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Gosbecks Primary School

Good299 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Tandoori Villa1.0 km
  • The Perfect Chef0.6 km
  • Nindy's Takeaway0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Hole In The Wall1.0 km
restaurant

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