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CO3 0NT

Stanway

Colchester

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Overview

Postcode CO3 0NT is located in an urban city, within the Stanway area of Colchester in the East of England region, and forms part of the Stanway area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 53.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stanway is £61,195 per year. The median sale price in Stanway is £345,000 (around £370 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £273,750 and £420,000. The nearest station is Colchester, about 2.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
5.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Stanway has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,199 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Stanway has an average crime rate, with approximately 53.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.1%

Approximately 5.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Stanway is £61,195 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 71 ft away from CO3 0NT.

Flood risk

No risk

Stanway near CO3 0NT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Colchester located about 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
432
Population density
3,461.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.92(-31%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.02(+58%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.26(-46%)
Burglary
5.01(+80%)
Other theft
5.01(-8%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
366
84.53%
Indian
15
3.46%
African
13
3%
Chinese
10
2.31%
Other White
8
1.85%
Total population: 433

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
113
31.04%
Level 3 (A level)
81
22.25%
No qualifications
54
14.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
53
14.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
10.44%
Total 16+ residents: 364

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
78
40%
Owns outright
72
36.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
13.33%
Other social rented
10
5.13%
Other forms of private rent
8
4.1%
Total households: 195

Property prices in Stanway

Median price: £345,000
Price per sq ft: £370
Sales (last 12 months): 152
Typical range (middle 50%): £274K – £420K

Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 (about £370 per square foot) in Stanway area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,500 up to £780,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stanway over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached57£430,000£384
Semi-Detached46£328,750£368
Terraced29£312,500£352
Flats20£177,500£307

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Stanway

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stanway.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£345,000£150,000£265,000£221,250
2017£352,500£130,000£284,175£265,000
2018£372,500£155,000£284,998£267,500
2019£330,000£120,000£277,500£249,750
2020£346,998£144,500£283,500£240,000
2021£385,000£167,500£310,000£262,500
2022£410,000£180,000£335,000£280,000
2023£435,000£177,000£325,000£280,000
2024£420,000£182,000£342,000£290,000
2025£430,000£168,000£323,000£295,000
2026£433,500£179,404£317,500£317,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stanway.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stanway.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£310£252£301£277
2017£308£310£308£309
2018£290£270£311£286
2019£317£284£303£300
2020£330£278£340£330
2021£347£239£333£335
2022£385£329£393£402
2023£390£273£379£384
2024£373£259£346£363
2025£374£293£382£367
2026£382£307£381£352
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stanway.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Stanway in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CO3 0NT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CO3 0NT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Apr 2026Clifton Lodge, 66, London Road, Colchester, CO3 0HADetachedFreehold£780,000
01 Sept 20263, St Albright Crescent, Colchester, CO3 0ADTerracedFreehold£360,000
23 Jan 20267, St Albright Crescent, Colchester, CO3 0ADTerracedFreehold£345,000
17 Jul 20269, The Bell Tower, New Farm Road, Colchester, CO3 0AFFlatsLeasehold£242,000
12 Feb 202620, Old Chapel Drive, Colchester, CO3 0AETerracedFreehold£312,500

Schools

In the CO3 0NT postcode area, located within Stanway, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for CO3 0NT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryLexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired PupilsCommunity school
Good
0.3 miPrimaryStanway Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.3 miNot applicableHolmwood House SchoolOther independent school
Unrated

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CO3 0NT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CO3 0NT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMorrisons Daily12 Villa Road, Stanway, CO3 0RHWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Colchester district.

Band A£1,522
Band B£1,776
Band C£2,029
Band D£2,283
Band E£2,790
Band F£3,297
Band G£3,805
Band H£4,566

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CO3 0NT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mike Saunders

Stanway - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Priti Patel

Witham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictColchesterE07000071
Parliamentary ConstituencyWithamE14001590
WardStanwayE05010841
ParishStanwayE04004004
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)StanwayE02004517
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Colchester 012BE01021719
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced2002-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CO3 0NT

Is CO3 0NT (Stanway) safe?

The area around CO3 0NT records about 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CO3 0NT?

The median sale price around CO3 0NT in Stanway is £345,000 (about £370 per square foot) based on 152 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CO3 0NT?

There are 8 schools close to CO3 0NT, including Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils (Good), Stanway Primary School (Good) and Holmwood House School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around CO3 0NT?

CO3 0NT scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,199 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CO3 0NT (Stanway) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Witham covering CO3 0NT is Priti Patel (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mike Saunders (Reform UK).