CO3 0HF is a safe, established residential area on Peace Road, 0.4km 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 0HF offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 91% 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £339k.
Census 2021 statistics for CO3 0HF are sourced from Output Area E00110311 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PEACE ROAD, CO3 0HF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PEACE ROAD, CO3 0HF.
257
44
£ 48,700 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO3 0HF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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.
Area Character
CO3 0HF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 91% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £339k 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 0HF. The average age is 43.6. 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
£ 315,000
7 sales · Mean £ 332,857
Semi-Detached
£ 280,000
4 sales · Mean £ 296,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO3 0HF has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Stanway Primary School
Lexden Springs School
The Stanway School
Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils
Lakelands Primary School
Stanway Fiveways Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Home Farm Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- McColls0.3 km
- McColl's0.3 km
- St Leonard's Garden Centre0.3 km
- Terrells Independent Traders0.8 km
- Lexden Convenience Shop1.0 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Hole In The Wall0.5 km
- Live & Let Live0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- Greggs PLC0.9 km
- Harvester0.6 km
- Frankie & Benny's Restaurant0.9 km
- Kings Cafe0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Hong Kong Chef0.3 km
- Ocean Fish Bar0.3 km
- China One0.2 km
- Tandoori Villa0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester Station4.0 km
- Marks Tey4.0 km
- Colchester4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Lucy Lane South0.1 km
- Lucy Lane South0.1 km
- Lucy Close0.1 km
- Lucy Close0.1 km
- Sweet Briar Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CO30HF · Data under Open Government Licence