Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

RINGLET LANE, CO3 0AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RINGLET LANE, CO3 0AJ.

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Population

360

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 48,700 /yr

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Employed

52%

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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8/10
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4/10
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6/10
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4/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CO3 0AJ spans multiple life stages — average age 27, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 25.2% year-on-year.

home £294,687 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO3 0AJ is a safe, established residential area on Ringlet Lane, 0.2km from Beacon End in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Stanway ward and the Witham constituency.

For families considering a move, CO3 0AJ represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The predominance of young residents (average age 27) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £294k, up 25.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CO3 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00188114 (shared with 8 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 0AJ. 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

White / British87.7%
Asian / British Asian4.5%
Black / African / Caribbean4.5%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 275,000

8 sales · Mean £ 284,998

Semi-Detached

£ 339,995

9 sales · Mean £ 335,829

Flat

£ 249,995

3 sales · Mean £ 244,996

Detached

£ 292,495

2 sales · Mean £ 292,495

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

CO3 0AJ has low crime rates — 21 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.

Violence and sexual offences15
Burglary6
Public order4
Vehicle crime4
Anti-social behaviour2

school Local Schools

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Stanway Primary School

Good387 pupils1.0 km
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Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils

Good241 pupils1.1 km
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Lexden Springs School

Good250 pupils1.1 km
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The Stanway School

Good1397 pupils1.2 km
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Lakelands Primary School

76 pupils1.5 km
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Home Farm Primary School

Outstanding368 pupils1.5 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester

Outstanding220 pupils1.5 km
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Stanway Fiveways Primary School

Good491 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • McColls0.9 km
  • McColl's0.9 km
  • St Leonard's Garden Centre0.8 km
  • Terrells Independent Traders0.6 km
  • Sushi Gourmet0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Greggs PLC0.9 km
  • Harvester0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer Stane Retail Park1.0 km
  • Moby Cooks Cakes0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Hong Kong Chef0.7 km
  • Ocean Fish Bar0.7 km
  • China One0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Live & Let Live0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colchester Station4.0 km
  • Marks Tey4.0 km
  • Colchester4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Cornflower Close0.1 km
  • Cornflower Close0.1 km
  • Tudor Rose Close0.2 km
  • Tudor Rose Close0.2 km
  • Warren Farm0.3 km