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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

CO30JT

Halstead Road

CO30QU

Valley Close

CO38WU

Robin Crescent

CO39FU

Stanway

CO30BN

Moss Road

CO30LE

Moss Road

CO30NP

Pearmain Way

CO30HH

Sweet Briar Road

CO30LJ

Warren Lane

CO38WD

Jackdaw Drive

CO30PW

Woodrush End

CO30RD

Radvald Chase

CO38WR

Robin Crescent

CO30RE

Tollgate Court

CO30SE

Cornflower Close

CO30YS

Charles Court

CO30RJ

The Folley

CO30PF

Tollgate Drive

CO30QP

Gorse Way

CO30RT

Blackberry Road

CO30AR

Alley Pond Close

CO30HQ

Rugosa Close

CO30JQ

Lucy Lane North

CO30LF

Stanway

CO30PP

Spring Sedge Close

CO30QS

Heath Road

CO30QX

Stanfield Close

CO30SA

Clover Court

CO30SJ

Maldon Road

CO30HF

Peace Road

CO30QQ

Woden Avenue

CO30YF

Brougham Glades

CO30AB

Angora Business Park

CO30AY

Wilfred Appleby Mews

CO30FL

Darina Court

CO30FZ

Holliwell Close

CO30YL

Meadow View Close

CO38WA

Osprey Close

Data Sources

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