Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

LITHGOW DRIVE, CO3 0BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LITHGOW DRIVE, CO3 0BD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (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 0BD 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 0BD spans multiple life stages — average age 27, moderate ownership and renting. £370k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 1.9% year-on-year.

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

CO3 0BD is a safe, established residential area on Lithgow Drive, 0.6km from Stanway Green 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £370k, up 1.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CO3 0BD 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 0BD. 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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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger crowd. The neighborhood has a significantly lower average age than the national baseline.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 314,995

7 sales · Mean £ 334,515

Detached

£ 365,995

2 sales · Mean £ 365,995

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

CO3 0BD has low crime rates — 16 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 offences24
Vehicle crime9
Criminal damage and arson5
Other theft5
Anti-social behaviour3

school Local Schools

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Stanway Fiveways Primary School

Good491 pupils0.6 km
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Lakelands Primary School

76 pupils0.7 km
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The Stanway School

Good1397 pupils0.9 km
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Lexden Springs School

Good250 pupils1.0 km
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Stanway Primary School

Good387 pupils1.1 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester

Outstanding220 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Blackberry Bakery0.3 km
  • Layer Marney Lamb0.5 km
  • Post Office Counters Ltd0.3 km
  • EastofEnglandCo-opFillingStation0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • Jane Barrell0.4 km
  • Lakeland Centre0.8 km
  • Lakelands Centre0.8 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • The Perfect Chef0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Marks Tey3.8 km
  • Colchester Town4.7 km
  • Colchester Station4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Egremont Way0.2 km
  • Egremont Way0.2 km
  • Dyer's Road0.2 km
  • Dyer's Road0.2 km
  • Warren Lane0.3 km