Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

DALE CLOSE, CO3 0FT House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

120

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 48,700 /yr

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Employed

70%

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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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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10/10
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5/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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3/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CO3 0FT spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 4.3% year-on-year.

home £192,636 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO3 0FT 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.

For renters and young professionals, CO3 0FT offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Outside of residential hours, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (58% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £192k, up 4.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CO3 0FT are sourced from Output Area E00110333 (shared with 4 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 0FT. The average age is 36.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

70%Active
FT: 58%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 228,000

7 sales · Mean £ 234,357

Flat

£ 126,250

10 sales · Mean £ 123,300

Semi-Detached

£ 235,000

1 sales · Mean £ 235,000

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

CO3 0FT has low crime rates — 33 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
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Stanway Primary School

Good387 pupils0.9 km
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Lexden Springs School

Good250 pupils1.1 km
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Lakelands Primary School

76 pupils1.1 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 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • McColls0.8 km
  • McColl's0.8 km
  • Terrells Independent Traders0.1 km
  • B&M Bargains0.7 km
  • Sushi Gourmet0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Greggs PLC0.3 km
  • Harvester0.5 km
  • ScentsbySnookie0.9 km
  • Frankie & Benny's Restaurant0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Hong Kong Chef1.0 km
  • Ocean Fish Bar1.0 km
  • China One0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Live & Let Live0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Marks Tey3.4 km
  • Colchester Station4.6 km
  • Colchester5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Warren Farm0.2 km
  • Warren Farm0.3 km
  • Holiday Inn0.4 km
  • Holiday Inn0.4 km
  • Stane Retail Park0.5 km