CO3 0AL is a safe, established residential area on Butterfly Trail, 0.2km from Beacon End in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Stanway ward and the Witham constituency.
For families considering a move, CO3 0AL represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. At just 27 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £387k, down 10.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CO3 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00188114 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BUTTERFLY TRAIL, CO3 0AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUTTERFLY TRAIL, CO3 0AL.
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 0AL — age 27, 71% ownership, 3% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 10.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO3 0AL. 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
Area Vibe: Youthful and energetic. The demographic is characterized by a high concentration of young adults and early-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 332,497
12 sales · Mean £ 328,748
Detached
£ 369,995
16 sales · Mean £ 376,747
Terraced
£ 342,497
6 sales · Mean £ 346,664
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO3 0AL has low crime rates — 17 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 Springs School
Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils
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 Centre0.8 km
- Terrells Independent Traders0.5 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.8 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Greggs PLC0.9 km
- Harvester0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer Stane Retail Park0.9 km
- Moby Cooks Cakes0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 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 Live0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Marks Tey4.0 km
- Colchester Station4.1 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
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Postcode Profile: CO30AL · Data under Open Government Licence