Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

IAN ROSE DRIVE, CO3 0AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IAN ROSE DRIVE, CO3 0AT.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

416

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 48,700 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CO3 0AT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CO3 0AT spans multiple life stages — average age 27, moderate ownership and renting. £300k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

CO3 0AT is a safe, established residential area on Ian Rose Drive, 0.7km from Stanway in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Stanway ward and the Witham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 27) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k.

Census 2021 statistics for CO3 0AT are sourced from Output Area E00188043 (shared with 12 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 0AT. The average age is 27.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.2%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean5.3%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age Profile: A notably young demographic. The local population leans heavily toward young adults in their early-to-mid twenties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 234,995

3 sales · Mean £ 256,663

Detached

£ 414,995

2 sales · Mean £ 414,995

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

CO3 0AT has low crime rates — 13 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 offences13
Vehicle crime5
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

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Stanway Fiveways Primary School

Good491 pupils0.8 km
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Lakelands Primary School

76 pupils0.8 km
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The Stanway School

Good1397 pupils1.1 km
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Lexden Springs School

Good250 pupils1.2 km
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Stanway Primary School

Good387 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Blackberry Bakery0.5 km
  • Layer Marney Lamb0.7 km
  • Post Office Counters Ltd0.5 km
  • EastofEnglandCo-opFillingStation0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • Jane Barrell0.5 km
  • Lakeland Centre0.7 km
  • Lakelands Centre0.7 km
  • Lakelands Centre0.7 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • The Perfect Chef0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Marks Tey3.7 km
  • Colchester Town5.0 km
  • Colchester Station5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Warren Lane0.4 km
  • Warren Lane0.4 km
  • Egremont Way0.4 km
  • Egremont Way0.4 km
  • Dyer's Road0.4 km