CO3 0BG is a safe, established residential area on Burton Way, 0.6km from Stanway in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Stanway ward and the Witham constituency.
For families considering a move, CO3 0BG represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At just 27 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £416k.
Census 2021 statistics for CO3 0BG are sourced from Output Area E00188043 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BURTON WAY, CO3 0BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURTON WAY, CO3 0BG.
416
27
£ 48,700 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO3 0BG 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
No single demographic signal dominates CO3 0BG — age 27, 78% ownership, 4% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO3 0BG. 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
Area Vibe: Youthful and energetic. The demographic is characterized by a high concentration of young adults and early-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 380,000
29 sales · Mean £ 391,325
Semi-Detached
£ 325,000
5 sales · Mean £ 346,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
CO3 0BG has low crime rates — 15 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
Lakelands Primary School
Stanway Fiveways 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 Bakery0.4 km
- Layer Marney Lamb0.6 km
- Post Office Counters Ltd0.4 km
- EastofEnglandCo-opFillingStation0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Jane Barrell0.4 km
- Lakeland Centre0.7 km
- Lakelands Centre0.7 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- The Perfect Chef0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Marks Tey3.7 km
- Colchester Town4.9 km
- Colchester Station4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Warren Lane0.2 km
- Warren Lane0.2 km
- Egremont Way0.3 km
- Egremont Way0.3 km
- Dyer's Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CO30BG · Data under Open Government Licence