Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

PEARTREE ROAD, CO3 0BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PEARTREE ROAD, CO3 0BJ.

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Population

399

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 48,700 /yr

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Employed

47%

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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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
workEmployment
6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CO3 0BJ combines high owner-occupation (91%), strong property values (£163k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

CO3 0BJ is a sought-after residential area on Peartree Road, 0.5km 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 0BJ offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. By day, the area transitions to a business parks character: manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 91% 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. Property: With prices averaging £163k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00176401 (shared with 36 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 0BJ. The average age is 51.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 163,750

18 sales · Mean £ 164,222

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CO3 0BJ 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 offences34
Shoplifting18
Criminal damage and arson9
Burglary8
Vehicle crime8

school Local Schools

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Stanway Fiveways Primary School

Good491 pupils0.6 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester

Outstanding220 pupils0.7 km
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The Stanway School

Good1397 pupils0.9 km
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Lexden Springs School

Good250 pupils0.9 km
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Home Farm Primary School

Outstanding368 pupils1.0 km
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Stanway Primary School

Good387 pupils1.2 km
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Gosbecks Primary School

Good299 pupils1.2 km
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Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils

Good241 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Leather Bottle1.0 km
  • Hole In The Wall0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Blackberry Bakery0.7 km
  • Layer Marney Lamb0.4 km
  • Lexden Convienience Store0.9 km
  • Post Office Counters Ltd0.7 km
  • EastofEnglandCo-opFillingStation0.2 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • The Cake Empress0.4 km
  • Nindys Fish and Chip Shop0.3 km
  • Little Daisies Tiney Home Nursery0.8 km
  • Marta's Genuine Italian Food0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • The Perfect Chef0.7 km
  • Nindy's Takeaway0.3 km
  • Tandoori Villa0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colchester Town3.9 km
  • Colchester Station4.0 km
  • Colchester4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Moss Road0.0 km
  • Moss Road0.1 km
  • Parr Drive0.2 km
  • Parr Drive0.2 km
  • Twining Road0.2 km