CO3 0GH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Tyed Croft, 0.8km from Beacon End in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Stanway ward and the Witham constituency.
For families considering a move, CO3 0GH represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £370k.
Census 2021 statistics for CO3 0GH are sourced from Output Area E00110312 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TYED CROFT, CO3 0GH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TYED CROFT, CO3 0GH.
424
50
£ 48,700 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO3 0GH represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
CO3 0GH is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 50 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO3 0GH. The average age is 49.7. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 296,500
3 sales · Mean £ 313,833
Detached
£ 345,000
5 sales · Mean £ 354,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO3 0GH has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils
Lexden Springs School
The Stanway School
Stanway Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Home Farm Primary School
Stanway Fiveways Primary School
Lakelands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- EastofEnglandCo-opFillingStation1.0 km
- MFG Stanway Service Station0.3 km
- Lexden Convenience Shop0.6 km
- McColls0.5 km
- McColl's0.5 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Live & Let Live0.3 km
- Hole In The Wall0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- China One0.3 km
- Tandoori Villa0.3 km
- Hong Kong Chef0.2 km
- Ocean Fish Bar0.2 km
- Paradise Masala0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Harvester0.9 km
- The Cake Empress0.8 km
- The Lexden Crown0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester Station3.7 km
- Colchester4.0 km
- Colchester Town4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Oatfield Close0.2 km
- Oatfield Close0.2 km
- New Farm Road0.2 km
- New Farm Road0.2 km
- King Coel Road South0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO30GH · Data under Open Government Licence