CO3 0FQ 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. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 £340k, up 16.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CO3 0FQ are sourced from Output Area E00110309 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DALE CLOSE, CO3 0FQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DALE CLOSE, CO3 0FQ.
230
35
£ 48,700 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CO3 0FQ's 59% ownership and 35-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £340k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 16.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO3 0FQ. 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
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 408,500
2 sales · Mean £ 408,500
Semi-Detached
£ 268,750
8 sales · Mean £ 271,562
Terraced
£ 235,000
1 sales · Mean £ 235,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO3 0FQ 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.
school Local Schools
Stanway Primary School
Lexden Springs School
The Stanway School
Lakelands Primary School
Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils
Stanway Fiveways Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- McColls0.8 km
- McColl's0.8 km
- St Leonard's Garden Centre1.0 km
- Terrells Independent Traders0.1 km
- B&M Bargains0.7 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Greggs PLC0.4 km
- Harvester0.6 km
- ScentsbySnookie0.8 km
- Frankie & Benny's Restaurant0.7 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Hong Kong Chef0.9 km
- Ocean Fish Bar0.9 km
- China One0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Live & Let Live0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Marks Tey3.5 km
- Colchester Station4.5 km
- Colchester5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Warren Farm0.1 km
- Warren Farm0.2 km
- Holiday Inn0.4 km
- Holiday Inn0.4 km
- Cornflower Close0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CO30FQ · Data under Open Government Licence