CO3 0FZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Holliwell Close, 0.9km from Cherry Row in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Stanway ward and the Witham constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £214k.
Census 2021 statistics for CO3 0FZ are sourced from Output Area E00110312 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLLIWELL CLOSE, CO3 0FZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLLIWELL CLOSE, CO3 0FZ.
424
50
£ 48,700 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO3 0FZ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 56% owner-occupation and average age 50, CO3 0FZ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO3 0FZ. The average age is 49.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 207,500
6 sales · Mean £ 210,166
Semi-Detached
£ 200,000
3 sales · Mean £ 202,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO3 0FZ has low crime rates — 29 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
Lexden Springs School
The Stanway School
Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Stanway Primary School
Home Farm Primary School
Stanway Fiveways Primary School
Lakelands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Blackberry Bakery0.9 km
- McColls0.5 km
- McColl's0.5 km
- Post Office Counters Ltd0.9 km
- St Leonard's Garden Centre0.4 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Hole In The Wall0.2 km
- Live & Let Live0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Harvester1.0 km
- The Cake Empress0.6 km
- Nindys Fish and Chip Shop1.0 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Hong Kong Chef0.4 km
- Ocean Fish Bar0.4 km
- Paradise Masala0.7 km
- The Perfect Chef0.9 km
- Nindy's Takeaway1.0 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester Station3.7 km
- Colchester4.0 km
- Colchester Town4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Oatfield Close0.1 km
- Oatfield Close0.1 km
- Rogation Close0.2 km
- Rogation Close0.2 km
- New Farm Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CO30FZ · Data under Open Government Licence