CO3 0HG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Damask Road, 0.3km 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 0HG offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. At 52 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 90% 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £358k.
Census 2021 statistics for CO3 0HG are sourced from Output Area E00110335 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DAMASK ROAD, CO3 0HG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DAMASK ROAD, CO3 0HG.
223
52
£ 48,700 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CO3 0HG — age 52, 90% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 0HG. The average age is 51.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 300,000
9 sales · Mean £ 303,972
Detached
£ 365,000
3 sales · Mean £ 357,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO3 0HG has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. 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
Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils
Lakelands Primary School
Stanway Fiveways Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Home Farm Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- McColls0.4 km
- McColl's0.4 km
- St Leonard's Garden Centre0.4 km
- Terrells Independent Traders0.7 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Hole In The Wall0.7 km
- Live & Let Live0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Greggs PLC0.8 km
- Harvester0.6 km
- Frankie & Benny's Restaurant0.9 km
- Kings Cafe1.0 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Hong Kong Chef0.4 km
- Ocean Fish Bar0.4 km
- China One0.3 km
- Tandoori Villa0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Marks Tey4.0 km
- Colchester Station4.0 km
- Colchester4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Lucy Close0.1 km
- Lucy Close0.1 km
- Lucy Lane South0.2 km
- Lucy Lane South0.2 km
- Sweet Briar Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CO30HG · Data under Open Government Licence