CO3 0FU is a safe, established residential area on Dale Close, 0.5km from Beacon End in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Stanway ward and the Witham constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CO3 0FU 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 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £193k.
Census 2021 statistics for CO3 0FU are sourced from Output Area E00110333 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DALE CLOSE, CO3 0FU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DALE CLOSE, CO3 0FU.
120
37
£ 48,700 /yr
70%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CO3 0FU spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO3 0FU. 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
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
Terraced
£ 215,000
10 sales · Mean £ 224,450
Semi-Detached
£ 265,000
1 sales · Mean £ 265,000
Flat
£ 125,000
11 sales · Mean £ 118,454
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO3 0FU has low crime rates — 35 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- McColls0.7 km
- McColl's0.7 km
- St Leonard's Garden Centre0.9 km
- Terrells Independent Traders0.2 km
- B&M Bargains0.7 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Greggs PLC0.4 km
- Harvester0.5 km
- ScentsbySnookie0.9 km
- Frankie & Benny's Restaurant0.7 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Hong Kong Chef0.9 km
- Ocean Fish Bar0.9 km
- China One0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Live & Let Live0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Marks Tey3.5 km
- Colchester Station4.5 km
- Colchester5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Warren Farm0.2 km
- Warren Farm0.2 km
- Cornflower Close0.4 km
- Cornflower Close0.4 km
- Holiday Inn0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CO30FU · Data under Open Government Licence