CO3 0GN is a safe, established residential area on Cobble Row, 0.8km from Lexden in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Stanway ward and the Witham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CO3, CO3 0GN offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 77% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £398k.
Census 2021 statistics for CO3 0GN are sourced from Output Area E00110317 (shared with 42 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COBBLE ROW, CO3 0GN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COBBLE ROW, CO3 0GN.
434
42
£ 48,700 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO3 0GN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
CO3 0GN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £398k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO3 0GN. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 388,750
6 sales · Mean £ 386,083
Semi-Detached
£ 350,000
1 sales · Mean £ 350,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO3 0GN has low crime rates — 41 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
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Home Farm Primary School
Lexden Springs School
The Stanway School
Stanway Primary School
Stanway Fiveways Primary School
Lakelands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- McColls0.6 km
- McColl's0.6 km
- St Leonard's Garden Centre0.3 km
- VAPeSSENTIALS0.6 km
- Lexden Convenience Shop0.5 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Hole In The Wall0.4 km
- Live & Let Live0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Greggs1.0 km
- The Cake Empress0.8 km
- The Lexden Crown0.8 km
- Kings Cafe0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Hong Kong Chef0.3 km
- Ocean Fish Bar0.3 km
- Paradise Masala0.5 km
- China One0.3 km
- Tandoori Villa0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester Station3.6 km
- Colchester3.9 km
- Colchester Town4.0 km
Bus Stops
- King Coel Road South0.2 km
- King Coel Road South0.2 km
- Oatfield Close0.3 km
- Oatfield Close0.3 km
- Garage0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO30GN · Data under Open Government Licence