Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

LONDON ROAD, CO3 0HA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON ROAD, CO3 0HA.

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Population

434

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 48,700 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CO3 0HA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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4/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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7/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CO3 0HA spans multiple life stages — average age 42, 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 0HA is a safe, established residential area on London Road, 0.6km from Beacon End in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Stanway ward and the Witham constituency.

For families considering a move, CO3 0HA represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £294k.

Census 2021 statistics for CO3 0HA are sourced from Output Area E00110317 (shared with 42 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 0HA. 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

White / British86.6%
Asian / British Asian6.9%
Black / African / Caribbean4.2%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 245,000

13 sales · Mean £ 260,353

Detached

£ 477,500

4 sales · Mean £ 490,000

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

CO3 0HA has low crime rates — 33 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.

Violence and sexual offences83
Anti-social behaviour17
Vehicle crime15
Criminal damage and arson14
Public order10

school Local Schools

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Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils

Good241 pupils0.4 km
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Stanway Primary School

Good387 pupils0.6 km
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Lexden Springs School

Good250 pupils0.7 km
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The Stanway School

Good1397 pupils0.7 km
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Home Farm Primary School

Outstanding368 pupils0.8 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester

Outstanding220 pupils0.8 km
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Stanway Fiveways Primary School

Good491 pupils1.0 km
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Lakelands Primary School

76 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • McColls0.6 km
  • McColl's0.6 km
  • St Leonard's Garden Centre0.1 km
  • VAPeSSENTIALS0.7 km
  • Lexden Convenience Shop0.6 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Hole In The Wall0.5 km
  • Live & Let Live0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Harvester1.0 km
  • The Lexden Crown0.9 km
  • Kings Cafe0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Aldi0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Hong Kong Chef0.2 km
  • Ocean Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Paradise Masala0.6 km
  • China One0.2 km
  • Tandoori Villa0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colchester Station3.6 km
  • Colchester4.0 km
  • Colchester Town4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • King Coel Road South0.1 km
  • Garage0.1 km
  • King Coel Road South0.2 km
  • Peace Road0.2 km
  • Garage0.2 km