CO3 0HH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Sweet Briar 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 0HH offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £375k, up 31.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CO3 0HH are sourced from Output Area E00110335 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SWEET BRIAR ROAD, CO3 0HH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SWEET BRIAR ROAD, CO3 0HH.
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
CO3 0HH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 31.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO3 0HH. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 300,000
3 sales · Mean £ 320,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO3 0HH has low crime rates — 26 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 Centre0.5 km
- Terrells Independent Traders0.6 km
- B&M Bargains0.7 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Hole In The Wall0.8 km
- Live & Let Live0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Greggs PLC0.7 km
- Harvester0.5 km
- Frankie & Benny's Restaurant0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer Stane Retail Park0.8 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Hong Kong Chef0.5 km
- Ocean Fish Bar0.5 km
- China One0.4 km
- Tandoori Villa0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Marks Tey3.9 km
- Colchester Station4.1 km
- Colchester4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Lucy Close0.1 km
- Lucy Close0.1 km
- Tudor Rose Close0.3 km
- Tudor Rose Close0.3 km
- Cornflower Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO30HH · Data under Open Government Licence