CO3 0AH is a safe, established residential area on Swallowtail Glade, 0.1km from Beacon End in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Stanway ward and the Witham constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. With an average age of just 27, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £392k.
Census 2021 statistics for CO3 0AH are sourced from Output Area E00188114 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SWALLOWTAIL GLADE, CO3 0AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SWALLOWTAIL GLADE, CO3 0AH.
360
27
£ 48,700 /yr
52%
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 0AH — age 27, 71% ownership, 3% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £392k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO3 0AH. The average age is 26.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A notably young demographic. The local population leans heavily toward young adults in their early-to-mid twenties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 336,495
18 sales · Mean £ 343,386
Detached
£ 399,995
15 sales · Mean £ 406,497
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO3 0AH has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Stanway Primary School
Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils
Lexden Springs School
The Stanway School
Lakelands Primary School
Home Farm Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Stanway Fiveways Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- McColls0.8 km
- McColl's0.8 km
- St Leonard's Garden Centre0.7 km
- Terrells Independent Traders0.6 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Greggs PLC0.9 km
- Harvester0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer Stane Retail Park1.0 km
- Moby Cooks Cakes0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Hong Kong Chef0.7 km
- Ocean Fish Bar0.7 km
- China One0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Live & Let Live0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester Station4.0 km
- Marks Tey4.1 km
- Colchester4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Tudor Rose Close0.1 km
- Cornflower Close0.1 km
- Cornflower Close0.1 km
- Tudor Rose Close0.1 km
- Warren Farm0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CO30AH · Data under Open Government Licence