DALE CLOSE, CO3 0FQ House Prices & Local Information

CO3 0FQ is a safe, established residential area on Dale Close, 0.6km from Beacon End in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Stanway ward and the Witham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £340k, up 16.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CO3 0FQ are sourced from Output Area E00110309 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.