CO3 0AX is a safe, established residential area on Laurence Byrne Avenue, 0.7km from Stanway in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Stanway ward and the Witham constituency.
For families considering a move, CO3 0AX represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. 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. 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 £321k.
Census 2021 statistics for CO3 0AX are sourced from Output Area E00188043 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LAURENCE BYRNE AVENUE, CO3 0AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAURENCE BYRNE AVENUE, CO3 0AX.
416
27
£ 48,700 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO3 0AX 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.
Area Character
CO3 0AX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 27, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO3 0AX. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger crowd. The neighborhood has a significantly lower average age than the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 309,995
7 sales · Mean £ 296,853
Terraced
£ 304,997
10 sales · Mean £ 295,396
Detached
£ 339,995
6 sales · Mean £ 348,828
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
CO3 0AX 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.
school Local Schools
Lakelands Primary School
Stanway Fiveways Primary School
The Stanway School
Lexden Springs School
Stanway Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Blackberry Bakery0.5 km
- Layer Marney Lamb0.7 km
- Post Office Counters Ltd0.5 km
- EastofEnglandCo-opFillingStation0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Greggs0.8 km
- Jane Barrell0.4 km
- Lakeland Centre0.7 km
- Lakelands Centre0.7 km
- Lakelands Centre0.7 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- The Perfect Chef0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Marks Tey3.7 km
- Colchester Town4.9 km
- Colchester Station5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Warren Lane0.3 km
- Warren Lane0.3 km
- Egremont Way0.4 km
- Egremont Way0.4 km
- Dyer's Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CO30AX · Data under Open Government Licence