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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

CO30AQ

Dragonfly Drift

CO30FG

Dale Close

CO30PS

Millers Lane

CO30UJ

Saddle Mews

CO39FR

Pointsman Way

CO30LX

Peartree Road

CO30JS

Peartree Road

CO30AL

Butterfly Trail

CO30JJ

Albertine Close

CO30YP

Rye Close

CO30HG

Damask Road

CO30JR

Halstead Road

CO30RZ

Blackberry Road

CO30UU

Stanway

CO30HL

Peace Road

CO30HS

Musk Close

CO30NY

London Road

CO30UQ

Stirrup Mews

CO30YQ

Shepherds Croft

CO20HH

Olivers Lane

CO30BH

Batterham Close

CO30PR

Tollgate Drive

CO30BE

Stonehouse Drive

CO30QH

Holly Road

CO30WB

Stanway

CO30YU

Rogation Close

CO30HA

London Road

CO20HJ

Olivers Lane

CO30HE

Lucy Lane South

CO30PJ

Marram Close

CO30RU

Rose Avenue

CO30AN

Brimstone Chase

CO30JP

Peartree Road

CO30JX

Peartree Road

CO30RG

Weyland Drive

CO30SQ

Cowslip Court

CO30JY

Peartree Road

CO30NE

Stanway

CO30RP

Holly Road

CO30YW

Kale Croft

CO38DW

Western Approach

CO30GH

Tyed Croft

CO30RN

Villa Road

CO30WL

Barn Fields

CO30YB

Copper Beeches

CO38PA

Judds Farm Croft

CO38RF

London Road

CO30JD

Provence Close

CO38ZB

Wren Close

CO30AW

Laurence Byrne Avenue

CO30UH

Bridle Walk

CO30YA

Wheatfield Road

CO30GJ

Hedgerows

CO30HR

Rambler Close

CO30HY

Lucy Lane South

CO30PQ

New Farm Road

CO30QA

Winstree Road

CO38DX

Stanway

CO38WP

Churchfields Avenue

CO30HJ

Sweet Briar Road

CO30QN

Harvey Crescent

CO30YH

Ploughmans Headland

CO30NN

Warren Lane

CO38WB

Magpie Chase

CO30UG

Stable Close

CO38RQ

Tollgate East

CO39WF

Stanway

CO30QZ

Stanway Green

CO38BG

Blackbird Close

CO38ZD

Cygnet Walk

CO30AD

St Albright Crescent

CO30JE

Ewan Way

CO30PT

London Road

CO30GN

Cobble Row

CO30HX

Lucy Close

CO30PB

Millers Close

CO30SF

Centaury Close

CO39FQ

Porter Drive

CO30QF

Winstree Road

CO30LN

Warren Lane

CO30US

Tydeman Close

CO38WZ

Sandmartin Crescent

CO30NL

Lambourne Close

CO30SD

Tudor Rose Close

CO30WE

Threshers End

CO38WQ

Sandmartin Crescent

CO30JG

Dawnford Court

CO30JN

Peartree Business Centre

CO30QL

Holly Road

CO30RS

Holly Road

CO30BG

Burton Way

CO30HD

London Road

CO30YG

The Haywain

CO30AE

Old Chapel Drive

CO30GL

Badgers Holt

CO30LW

Warren Lane

CO30PL

Meadow Grass Close

CO30AX

Laurence Byrne Avenue

CO30FQ

Dale Close

CO30JF

Ewan Close

Data Sources

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