Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

COBBLE ROW, CO3 0GN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COBBLE ROW, CO3 0GN.

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Population

434

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 48,700 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CO3 0GN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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4/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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7/10
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7/10
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6/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British86.6%
Asian / British Asian6.9%
Black / African / Caribbean4.2%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences121
Anti-social behaviour21
Criminal damage and arson16
Vehicle crime16
Public order15

school Local Schools

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Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils

Good241 pupils0.2 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester

Outstanding220 pupils0.5 km
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Home Farm Primary School

Outstanding368 pupils0.6 km
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Lexden Springs School

Good250 pupils0.6 km
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The Stanway School

Good1397 pupils0.6 km
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Stanway Primary School

Good387 pupils0.6 km
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Stanway Fiveways Primary School

Good491 pupils0.9 km
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Lakelands Primary School

76 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Hole In The Wall0.4 km
  • Live & Let Live0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Greggs1.0 km
  • The Cake Empress0.8 km
  • The Lexden Crown0.8 km
  • Kings Cafe0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Aldi0.5 km
fastfood

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