Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

LONDON ROAD, CO3 0HD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON ROAD, CO3 0HD.

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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 0HD 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

No single demographic signal dominates CO3 0HD — age 42, 77% ownership, 17% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

CO3 0HD is a safe, established residential area on London Road, 0.5km from Beacon End in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Stanway ward and the Witham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CO3, CO3 0HD offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k.

Census 2021 statistics for CO3 0HD 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 0HD. 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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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 232,500

12 sales · Mean £ 243,833

Detached

£ 406,000

2 sales · Mean £ 406,000

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

CO3 0HD has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences71
Criminal damage and arson18
Anti-social behaviour17
Public order10
Vehicle crime10

school Local Schools

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Stanway Primary School

Good387 pupils0.4 km
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Lexden Springs School

Good250 pupils0.5 km
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The Stanway School

Good1397 pupils0.6 km
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Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils

Good241 pupils0.6 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester

Outstanding220 pupils0.9 km
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Home Farm Primary School

Outstanding368 pupils0.9 km
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Stanway Fiveways Primary School

Good491 pupils0.9 km
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Lakelands Primary School

76 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • McColls0.4 km
  • McColl's0.4 km
  • St Leonard's Garden Centre0.1 km
  • Terrells Independent Traders1.0 km
  • VAPeSSENTIALS0.9 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

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

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Harvester0.7 km
  • Kings Cafe0.7 km
  • Moby Cooks Cakes0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Hong Kong Chef0.1 km
  • Ocean Fish Bar0.1 km
  • Paradise Masala0.8 km
  • China One0.0 km
  • Tandoori Villa0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colchester Station3.8 km
  • Marks Tey4.2 km
  • Colchester4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Garage0.0 km
  • Garage0.1 km
  • Sweet Briar Road0.1 km
  • Sweet Briar Road0.1 km
  • Lucy Lane South0.2 km