Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

PEACE ROAD, CO3 0HL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PEACE ROAD, CO3 0HL.

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Population

246

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 48,700 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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7/10
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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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7/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

CO3 0HL is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 94% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £413k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending up 12.8% year-on-year.

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

CO3 0HL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Peace Road, 0.5km from Beacon End in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Stanway ward and the Witham constituency.

For serious buyers, CO3 0HL is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents here average 56 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 94% 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £413k, up 12.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CO3 0HL are sourced from Output Area E00110334 (shared with 11 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 0HL. The average age is 56.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Detached

£ 400,000

8 sales · Mean £ 407,187

Semi-Detached

£ 379,000

2 sales · Mean £ 379,000

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

CO3 0HL has low crime rates — 30 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 offences68
Criminal damage and arson12
Anti-social behaviour11
Vehicle crime9
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils

Good241 pupils0.5 km
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Stanway Primary School

Good387 pupils0.6 km
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Lexden Springs School

Good250 pupils0.6 km
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The Stanway School

Good1397 pupils0.7 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 pupils1.1 km
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Lakelands Primary School

76 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • McColls0.5 km
  • McColl's0.5 km
  • St Leonard's Garden Centre0.1 km
  • Terrells Independent Traders1.0 km
  • VAPeSSENTIALS0.8 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Hole In The Wall0.5 km
  • Live & Let Live0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • Harvester0.8 km
  • Kings Cafe0.6 km
  • Moby Cooks Cakes0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Hong Kong Chef0.1 km
  • Ocean Fish Bar0.1 km
  • Paradise Masala0.8 km
  • China One0.2 km
  • Tandoori Villa0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colchester Station3.7 km
  • Colchester4.2 km
  • Colchester Town4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Sweet Briar Road0.1 km
  • Sweet Briar Road0.1 km
  • Garage0.1 km
  • Garage0.1 km
  • Peace Road0.2 km