CO3 0GL is a safe, established residential area on Badgers Holt, 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 0GL offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £432k.
Census 2021 statistics for CO3 0GL are sourced from Output Area E00110317 (shared with 42 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BADGERS HOLT, CO3 0GL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BADGERS HOLT, CO3 0GL.
434
42
£ 48,700 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO3 0GL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
CO3 0GL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £432k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO3 0GL. 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
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 355,000
3 sales · Mean £ 370,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO3 0GL has low crime rates — 36 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
The Stanway School
Stanway Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
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 Shop0.6 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Hole In The Wall0.4 km
- Live & Let Live0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Harvester1.0 km
- The Cake Empress0.9 km
- The Lexden Crown0.9 km
- Kings Cafe0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Hong Kong Chef0.2 km
- Ocean Fish Bar0.2 km
- Paradise Masala0.6 km
- China One0.3 km
- Tandoori Villa0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester Station3.6 km
- Colchester4.0 km
- Colchester Town4.0 km
Bus Stops
- King Coel Road South0.2 km
- Garage0.2 km
- King Coel Road South0.2 km
- Oatfield Close0.3 km
- Oatfield Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO30GL · Data under Open Government Licence