CO3 0BL is a sought-after residential area on Moss 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 0BL offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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: Average house prices are around £181k. 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 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00176401 (shared with 36 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MOSS ROAD, CO3 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOSS ROAD, CO3 0BL.
399
51
£ 48,700 /yr
47%
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 0BL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £181k, 91% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO3 0BL. 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
Economic Activity
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
£ 181,000
32 sales · Mean £ 179,359
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO3 0BL 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
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
The Stanway School
Lexden Springs School
Home Farm Primary School
Stanway Primary School
Gosbecks Primary School
Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Leather Bottle1.0 km
- Hole In The Wall0.9 km
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, 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
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
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Postcode Profile: CO30BL · Data under Open Government Licence