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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

CO38WN

Nightingale Place

CO30LF

Stanway

CO30RN

Villa Road

CO30HH

Sweet Briar Road

CO30RB

Montbretia Close

CO30WF

Peartree Road

CO30QQ

Woden Avenue

CO30LH

Dyers Road

CO30PU

Chapel Road

CO30UJ

Saddle Mews

CO30RQ

Weyland Drive

CO38BG

Blackbird Close

CO38DX

Stanway

CO30QY

Woden Avenue

CO38WL

Robin Crescent

CO30AF

New Farm Road

CO38RG

Tollgate West

CO30PX

Chapel Road

CO30YG

The Haywain

CO30AY

Wilfred Appleby Mews

CO30SD

Tudor Rose Close

CO30NX

London Road

CO30NP

Pearmain Way

CO30GL

Badgers Holt

CO38DW

Western Approach

CO30RG

Weyland Drive

CO30PG

New Farm Road

CO30YD

Barley Way

CO30AQ

Dragonfly Drift

CO38RH

Tollgate West

CO38WH

Heron Close

CO30PP

Spring Sedge Close

CO39FS

Chitts Hill

CO30HN

Jubilee Close

CO30RS

Holly Road

CO30AZ

Emperor Terrace

CO30NY

London Road

CO30HJ

Sweet Briar Road

Data Sources

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