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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 58 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
58
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
30.9(-1%)
Shoplifting
9.05(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.07(-39%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.24(-3%)
Other theft
5.2(-6%)
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 115 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 in Stanway area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 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
Detached40£458,000
Flats7£185,000
Semi-Detached41£320,000
Terraced27£280,000

10 years median price trend in Stanway

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

All postcodes in Stanway

CO38DD

London Road

CO39FT

Switchman Drive

CO30FT

Dale Close

CO30SG

Columbine Mews

CO30YE

Farriers End

CO38WH

Heron Close

CO30LR

London Road

CO30QY

Woden Avenue

CO30RB

Montbretia Close

CO30WF

Peartree Road

CO30PN

Darnel Way

CO30RX

Juniper Road

CO30SL

Maldon Road

CO30YT

Rogation Close

CO30AU

Joe Firmin Close

CO30RF

Radvald Chase

CO30SN

Maldon Road

CO38NZ

London Road

CO38RH

Tollgate West

CO30HZ

Lucy Close

CO30JH

Coralin Walk

CO30NX

London Road

CO30YN

Furrow Close

CO30AP

Skipper Grove

CO30BD

Lithgow Drive

CO30RL

Nursery Close

CO30AZ

Emperor Terrace

CO30QR

Heath Road

CO30BB

Maskell Way

CO30BJ

Peartree Road

CO30BL

Moss Road

CO30LA

Peartree Road

CO30LG

Dyers Road

CO30NJ

Egremont Way

CO30PZ

Winstree Road

CO30AF

New Farm Road

CO30AG

Lacewing Green

CO30JB

Miles Close

CO30NW

Stanway

CO30PE

Tollgate Drive

CO30HW

Peace Road

CO30LL

Warren Lane

CO30SW

Maldon Road

CO38ZE

Swift Avenue

CO30LH

Dyers Road

CO30QT

Grymes Dyke Way

CO30QW

Harvey Crescent

CO30BA

Stanway

CO30GW

Foxendale Folly

CO30JA

Beacon Way

CO30YX

Harvest End

CO38RG

Tollgate West

CO38WL

Robin Crescent

CO30QG

Winstree Road

CO30UT

Grieves Court

CO30LQ

Peartree Road

CO30NU

Stanway

CO30PY

Osier Close

CO30HP

Frensham Close

CO30PA

New Farm Road

CO30PG

New Farm Road

CO39FS

Chitts Hill

CO30AJ

Ringlet Lane

CO30AT

Ian Rose Drive

CO30JZ

Peartree Road

CO30NZ

Stanway

CO30RW

Villa Road

CO30YY

Oatfield Close

CO38BE

Dove Court

CO30NT

Stanway

CO30HN

Jubilee Close

CO30HT

Peace Road

CO30LS

Peartree Road

CO30NH

Stanway

CO30NQ

Stanway

CO30QJ

Rowan Close

CO30RY

Juniper Road

CO38WT

Lakeside Walk

CO30HU

New Road

CO30JW

Peartree Road

CO30EB

Juniper Close

CO30YJ

Wheatfield Road

CO20HS

Layer Road

CO30RA

Stanway Green

CO38SS

Crane Avenue

CO38WN

Nightingale Place

CO30RR

Holly Road

CO30YD

Barley Way

CO30YZ

Longstraw Close

CO30AS

Charles Bree Way

CO30LB

Bailey Dale

CO30FU

Dale Close

CO30PU

Chapel Road

CO30PX

Chapel Road

CO30RQ

Weyland Drive

CO30UL

Peartree Road

CO39FL

Porter Drive

CO30NR

London Road

CO30RH

Villa Road

CO30AH

Swallowtail Glade

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.