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About

Stanway is a residential suburb located on the western outskirts of Colchester. The area is primarily characterised by modern housing developments, ranging from estates of detached homes to more compact terraced properties. It functions largely as a commuter settlement, with convenient road links to the A12 and the wider region.

A notable landmark is the historic Stanway Hall, a Jacobean manor house with expansive grounds. The area includes several large retail parks, which serve as a major shopping destination for the town. Green spaces are provided by King George V Field and the playing fields associated with the local comprehensive school.

Area overview

On average Stanway has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Stanway is £61,195 per year. There are 4 schools in Stanway: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Stanway is home to around 9,612 people, with a population density of about 1,054.6 per km2.

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Stanway Population

9,612

Population density

1,054.6 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

33.19(+5%)

Anti-social behaviour

8.43(-27%)

Shoplifting

8.11(+19%)

Criminal damage and arson

6.35(0%)

Other theft

4.68(-14%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

8,327

86.65%

Other White

301

3.13%

African

181

1.88%

Indian

172

1.79%

Other Asian

112

1.17%

Total population: 9,610

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

2,260

29.19%

Level 3 (A level)

1,402

18.11%

No qualifications

1,272

16.43%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,227

15.85%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

903

11.66%

Total 16+ residents: 7,743

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,533

38.22%

Owns outright

1,465

36.52%

Private landlord or letting agency

463

11.54%

Social rents from council

243

6.06%

Other social rented

205

5.11%

Total households: 4,011

Property prices in Stanway

Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £346,000 in Stanway area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £950,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stanway over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	11	£180,000	£132,500	£156,000	£187,500	£198,500
Terraced	25	£295,000	£216,000	£247,500	£336,000	£393,800
Detached	52	£445,000	£324,100	£398,125	£513,750	£652,500
Semi-Detached	49	£320,000	£250,000	£290,000	£360,000	£429,200

10 years median price trend in Stanway

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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