CO3 0HL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Peace Road, 0.5km from Beacon End in Colchester. Administratively it sits within Stanway ward and the Witham constituency.
For serious buyers, CO3 0HL is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents here average 56 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 94% 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £413k, up 12.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CO3 0HL are sourced from Output Area E00110334 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PEACE ROAD, CO3 0HL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PEACE ROAD, CO3 0HL.
246
56
£ 48,700 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
CO3 0HL is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 94% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £413k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending up 12.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO3 0HL. The average age is 56.1. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 400,000
8 sales · Mean £ 407,187
Semi-Detached
£ 379,000
2 sales · Mean £ 379,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO3 0HL has low crime rates — 30 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
Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils
Stanway Primary School
Lexden Springs School
The Stanway School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Home Farm Primary School
Stanway Fiveways Primary School
Lakelands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- McColls0.5 km
- McColl's0.5 km
- St Leonard's Garden Centre0.1 km
- Terrells Independent Traders1.0 km
- VAPeSSENTIALS0.8 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Hole In The Wall0.5 km
- Live & Let Live0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Harvester0.8 km
- Kings Cafe0.6 km
- Moby Cooks Cakes0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Hong Kong Chef0.1 km
- Ocean Fish Bar0.1 km
- Paradise Masala0.8 km
- China One0.2 km
- Tandoori Villa0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colchester Station3.7 km
- Colchester4.2 km
- Colchester Town4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Sweet Briar Road0.1 km
- Sweet Briar Road0.1 km
- Garage0.1 km
- Garage0.1 km
- Peace Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CO30HL · Data under Open Government Licence