Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

DALE CLOSE, CO3 0FG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DALE CLOSE, CO3 0FG.

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Population

230

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 48,700 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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2/10
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5/10
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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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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

CO3 0FG is an established family neighbourhood — 59% owner-occupation and an average age of 35 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 4.1% year-on-year.

home £224,026 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO3 0FG is a safe, established residential area on Dale Close, 0.6km from Beacon End in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Stanway ward and the Witham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a low density wholesale and retail zone — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 35) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £224k, up 4.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CO3 0FG are sourced from Output Area E00110309 (shared with 6 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 0FG. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.6%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 120,500

26 sales · Mean £ 122,211

Terraced

£ 227,500

13 sales · Mean £ 231,961

Detached

£ 332,500

6 sales · Mean £ 344,916

Semi-Detached

£ 270,000

3 sales · Mean £ 271,500

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

CO3 0FG has low crime rates — 38 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
Shoplifting26
Vehicle crime10
Burglary7
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Stanway Primary School

Good387 pupils0.9 km
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Lexden Springs School

Good250 pupils1.2 km
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Lakelands Primary School

76 pupils1.2 km
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The Stanway School

Good1397 pupils1.2 km
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Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils

Good241 pupils1.5 km
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Stanway Fiveways Primary School

Good491 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • McColls0.8 km
  • McColl's0.8 km
  • Terrells Independent Traders0.0 km
  • B&M Bargains0.8 km
  • Sushi Gourmet0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • Greggs PLC0.4 km
  • Harvester0.6 km
  • ScentsbySnookie0.8 km
  • Frankie & Benny's Restaurant0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Live & Let Live1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • China One1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Marks Tey3.5 km
  • Colchester Station4.6 km
  • Colchester5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Warren Farm0.2 km
  • Warren Farm0.2 km
  • Holiday Inn0.3 km
  • Holiday Inn0.3 km
  • Cornflower Close0.5 km