Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

FRENSHAM CLOSE, CO3 0HP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FRENSHAM CLOSE, CO3 0HP.

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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

Average age 56, 94% owned. CO3 0HP is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £325k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending up 70.8% year-on-year.

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

CO3 0HP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Frensham Close, 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 0HP offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 56 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k, up 70.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CO3 0HP 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 0HP. 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

£ 302,500

3 sales · Mean £ 326,833

Semi-Detached

£ 235,000

2 sales · Mean £ 235,000

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

CO3 0HP has low crime rates — 27 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.

Violence and sexual offences53
Vehicle crime11
Anti-social behaviour10
Other theft5
Public order5

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 pupils0.7 km
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Lexden Springs School

Good250 pupils0.7 km
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The Stanway School

Good1397 pupils0.8 km
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Home Farm Primary School

Outstanding368 pupils0.9 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester

Outstanding220 pupils0.9 km
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Stanway Fiveways Primary School

Good491 pupils1.2 km
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Lakelands Primary School

76 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • McColls0.6 km
  • McColl's0.6 km
  • St Leonard's Garden Centre0.2 km
  • VAPeSSENTIALS0.8 km
  • Lexden Convenience Shop0.7 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Hole In The Wall0.6 km
  • Live & Let Live0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Harvester0.9 km
  • The Lexden Crown1.0 km
  • Kings Cafe0.6 km
  • Moby Cooks Cakes1.0 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Hong Kong Chef0.2 km
  • Ocean Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Paradise Masala0.7 km
  • China One0.3 km
  • Tandoori Villa0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colchester Station3.6 km
  • Colchester4.1 km
  • Colchester Town4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Peace Road0.1 km
  • Sweet Briar Road0.2 km
  • Sweet Briar Road0.2 km
  • King Coel Road North0.2 km
  • Garage0.2 km