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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

CO30RX

Juniper Road

CO30QL

Holly Road

CO30HY

Lucy Lane South

CO30SA

Clover Court

CO30AU

Joe Firmin Close

CO38BE

Dove Court

CO30SW

Maldon Road

CO30JB

Miles Close

CO30FZ

Holliwell Close

CO30AJ

Ringlet Lane

CO39FT

Switchman Drive

CO30WE

Threshers End

CO20HS

Layer Road

CO30JX

Peartree Road

CO30LJ

Warren Lane

CO30SJ

Maldon Road

CO30BD

Lithgow Drive

CO30QF

Winstree Road

CO30UU

Stanway

CO30QP

Gorse Way

CO30FT

Dale Close

CO30SE

Cornflower Close

CO30QU

Valley Close

CO30RE

Tollgate Court

CO30NU

Stanway

CO30RZ

Blackberry Road

CO30HR

Rambler Close

CO30GH

Tyed Croft

CO30UH

Bridle Walk

CO30WL

Barn Fields

CO30JY

Peartree Road

CO30AH

Swallowtail Glade

CO30PW

Woodrush End

CO30AP

Skipper Grove

CO30JF

Ewan Close

CO30YX

Harvest End

CO30YL

Meadow View Close

CO38RF

London Road

CO30QX

Stanfield Close

CO38ZE

Swift Avenue

CO30AW

Laurence Byrne Avenue

CO30BJ

Peartree Road

CO30US

Tydeman Close

CO30PA

New Farm Road

CO38WR

Robin Crescent

CO30QJ

Rowan Close

CO30RJ

The Folley

CO30QW

Harvey Crescent

CO38WZ

Sandmartin Crescent

CO30JQ

Lucy Lane North

CO30BG

Burton Way

CO30JT

Halstead Road

CO30FL

Darina Court

CO30BH

Batterham Close

CO30QH

Holly Road

CO30BN

Moss Road

CO30QA

Winstree Road

CO30LS

Peartree Road

CO30UG

Stable Close

CO30QG

Winstree Road

CO30HW

Peace Road

CO30HL

Peace Road

CO30PN

Darnel Way

CO30JE

Ewan Way

CO30YJ

Wheatfield Road

CO38WQ

Sandmartin Crescent

CO30UT

Grieves Court

CO38RQ

Tollgate East

CO30YE

Farriers End

CO30GJ

Hedgerows

CO30LR

London Road

CO30AD

St Albright Crescent

CO30HZ

Lucy Close

CO38DD

London Road

CO38WB

Magpie Chase

CO30AS

Charles Bree Way

CO30PL

Meadow Grass Close

CO30YB

Copper Beeches

CO39FL

Porter Drive

CO30JG

Dawnford Court

CO30AR

Alley Pond Close

CO30YZ

Longstraw Close

CO30GW

Foxendale Folly

CO39FQ

Porter Drive

CO30LL

Warren Lane

CO30JW

Peartree Road

CO30SG

Columbine Mews

CO30YT

Rogation Close

CO30SL

Maldon Road

CO30QS

Heath Road

CO30UQ

Stirrup Mews

CO30JJ

Albertine Close

CO30JP

Peartree Road

CO30PQ

New Farm Road

CO30WB

Stanway

CO30PR

Tollgate Drive

CO30HS

Musk Close

CO20HJ

Olivers Lane

CO30PJ

Marram Close

CO30LG

Dyers Road

Data Sources

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