CO3 0GJ is a safe, established residential area on Hedgerows, 0.8km from Beacon End in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Stanway ward and the Witham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CO3, CO3 0GJ offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 77% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £330k, down 24.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CO3 0GJ are sourced from Output Area E00110317 (shared with 42 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEDGEROWS, CO3 0GJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEDGEROWS, CO3 0GJ.
434
42
£ 48,700 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO3 0GJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CO3 0GJ — age 42, 77% ownership, 17% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £330k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 24.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO3 0GJ. The average age is 42.2. 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: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 337,500
4 sales · Mean £ 360,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO3 0GJ has low crime rates — 42 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils
Lexden Springs School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
The Stanway School
Stanway Primary School
Home Farm Primary School
Stanway Fiveways Primary School
Lakelands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- McColls0.6 km
- McColl's0.6 km
- St Leonard's Garden Centre0.2 km
- VAPeSSENTIALS0.6 km
- Lexden Convenience Shop0.5 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Hole In The Wall0.4 km
- Live & Let Live0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Greggs1.0 km
- The Cake Empress0.8 km
- The Lexden Crown0.9 km
- Kings Cafe0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Hong Kong Chef0.3 km
- Ocean Fish Bar0.3 km
- Paradise Masala0.6 km
- China One0.3 km
- Tandoori Villa0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester Station3.6 km
- Colchester3.9 km
- Colchester Town4.0 km
Bus Stops
- King Coel Road South0.2 km
- King Coel Road South0.2 km
- Oatfield Close0.3 km
- Oatfield Close0.3 km
- Garage0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO30GJ · Data under Open Government Licence