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About

Stanway is a primarily residential ward located to the west of Colchester's town centre. The area is characterised by a mix of housing developments, ranging from post-war estates to more recent constructions. It functions largely as a commuter suburb, with good road links via the A12. The local economy is supported by several retail parks and a large supermarket, providing everyday services for residents.

The ward contains the Stanway School and is bordered by open farmland to the west. A notable local landmark is the historic Stanway Hall, a Jacobean manor house with a famously tall 18th-century water garden feature. Recreational space is provided by King George V playing fields, and the area is served by regular bus services connecting it to the wider borough.

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 1,054.2 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
8.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Stanway Population
9,612
Population density
1,054.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

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

Ethnic groups

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

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
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

Housing tenure

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)

Price distribution by property type for Stanway in the 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.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats11£180,000
Terraced25£295,000
Semi-Detached49£320,000
Detached52£445,000

10 years median price trend in Stanway

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stanway.

All postcodes in Stanway

CO30HD

London Road

CO38NZ

London Road

CO30RA

Stanway Green

CO30PB

Millers Close

CO30RU

Rose Avenue

CO30AT

Ian Rose Drive

CO39FR

Pointsman Way

CO30JS

Peartree Road

CO30BE

Stonehouse Drive

CO30PY

Osier Close

CO30EB

Juniper Close

CO30SQ

Cowslip Court

CO30NT

Stanway

CO30NE

Stanway

CO30GN

Cobble Row

CO30HQ

Rugosa Close

CO30SF

Centaury Close

CO30LE

Moss Road

CO30BL

Moss Road

CO39WF

Stanway

CO30NR

London Road

CO30QT

Grymes Dyke Way

CO30JZ

Peartree Road

CO30HT

Peace Road

CO30LW

Warren Lane

CO30RD

Radvald Chase

CO38SS

Crane Avenue

CO38PA

Judds Farm Croft

CO30YP

Rye Close

CO30NZ

Stanway

CO20HH

Olivers Lane

CO30AG

Lacewing Green

CO30FQ

Dale Close

CO30JD

Provence Close

CO30QR

Heath Road

CO30HP

Frensham Close

CO30JA

Beacon Way

CO30JR

Halstead Road

CO30QZ

Stanway Green

CO30HF

Peace Road

CO30LX

Peartree Road

CO30HG

Damask Road

CO30JH

Coralin Walk

CO30UL

Peartree Road

CO30RP

Holly Road

CO30YF

Brougham Glades

CO30NW

Stanway

CO30JN

Peartree Business Centre

CO30BB

Maskell Way

CO30NJ

Egremont Way

CO30RT

Blackberry Road

CO30AN

Brimstone Chase

CO30LB

Bailey Dale

CO30NH

Stanway

CO30RL

Nursery Close

CO30RH

Villa Road

CO30YA

Wheatfield Road

CO30RY

Juniper Road

CO30PF

Tollgate Drive

CO30FU

Dale Close

CO30AB

Angora Business Park

CO30AL

Butterfly Trail

CO30YQ

Shepherds Croft

CO39FU

Stanway

CO30PS

Millers Lane

CO30YN

Furrow Close

CO38ZD

Cygnet Walk

CO30HA

London Road

CO30AE

Old Chapel Drive

CO30YH

Ploughmans Headland

CO30FG

Dale Close

CO38WA

Osprey Close

CO30PT

London Road

CO30NQ

Stanway

CO30YY

Oatfield Close

CO38WD

Jackdaw Drive

CO30YU

Rogation Close

CO30PZ

Winstree Road

CO30LQ

Peartree Road

CO38WT

Lakeside Walk

CO30HU

New Road

CO30RR

Holly Road

CO30SN

Maldon Road

CO30RW

Villa Road

CO30PE

Tollgate Drive

CO38WU

Robin Crescent

CO30YS

Charles Court

CO30BA

Stanway

CO30YW

Kale Croft

CO38ZB

Wren Close

CO30NL

Lambourne Close

CO30HE

Lucy Lane South

CO30RF

Radvald Chase

CO38WP

Churchfields Avenue

CO30QN

Harvey Crescent

CO30NN

Warren Lane

CO30LA

Peartree Road

CO30AX

Laurence Byrne Avenue

CO30HX

Lucy Close

CO30LN

Warren Lane

Data Sources

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