Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

FOXENDALE FOLLY, CO3 0GW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOXENDALE FOLLY, CO3 0GW.

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Population

302

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 48,700 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: 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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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CO3 0GW spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

CO3 0GW is a safe, established residential area on Foxendale Folly, 0.1km from Beacon End in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Stanway ward and the Witham constituency.

For families considering a move, CO3 0GW represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. At 45 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 94% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CO3 0GW are sourced from Output Area E00188024 (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 0GW. The average age is 45.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.8%
Asian / British Asian11.2%
Black / African / Caribbean3.3%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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

CO3 0GW has low crime rates — 20 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 offences21
Vehicle crime10
Burglary8
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Stanway Primary School

Good387 pupils0.7 km
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Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils

Good241 pupils0.8 km
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Lexden Springs School

Good250 pupils0.9 km
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The Stanway School

Good1397 pupils0.9 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester

Outstanding220 pupils1.3 km
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Home Farm Primary School

Outstanding368 pupils1.3 km
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Lakelands Primary School

76 pupils1.3 km
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Stanway Fiveways Primary School

Good491 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • McColls0.6 km
  • McColl's0.6 km
  • St Leonard's Garden Centre0.5 km
  • Terrells Independent Traders0.7 km
  • Lexden Convenience Shop1.0 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Hole In The Wall0.8 km
  • Live & Let Live0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Greggs PLC1.0 km
  • Harvester0.8 km
  • Kings Cafe0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer Stane Retail Park1.0 km
  • Moby Cooks Cakes0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Hong Kong Chef0.5 km
  • Ocean Fish Bar0.5 km
  • China One0.4 km
  • Tandoori Villa0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colchester Station3.9 km
  • Marks Tey4.1 km
  • Colchester4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Tudor Rose Close0.1 km
  • Tudor Rose Close0.1 km
  • Cornflower Close0.2 km
  • Cornflower Close0.3 km
  • Sweet Briar Road0.3 km