Postcode CO3 3AB is located in an urban city, within the Castle area of Colchester in the East of England region, and forms part of the Central Colchester area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 113.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Colchester is £57,917 per year. The median sale price in Castle is £247,500 (around £304 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £160,750 and £327,375. The nearest station is Colchester, about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.
Central Colchester has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,870 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.
Central Colchester has a very high crime rate, with approximately 113.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Colchester is £57,917 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 226 ft away from CO3 3AB.
Central Colchester near CO3 3AB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Colchester located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Colchester | N/A | Walking directions to Colchester |
| 0.7 mi | Colchester Town | N/A | Walking directions to Colchester Town |
Based on 178 recent sales, the median property price is £247,500 (about £304 per square foot) in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £665,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £415,000 | £351 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £335,000 | £349 |
| Terraced | 55 | £285,000 | £355 |
| Flats | 77 | £155,000 | £252 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £405,000 | £160,000 | £238,000 | £235,000 |
| 2017 | £320,000 | £160,000 | £277,500 | £245,000 |
| 2018 | £367,500 | £156,000 | £270,000 | £234,500 |
| 2019 | £385,000 | £155,000 | £277,500 | £245,000 |
| 2020 | £332,500 | £152,000 | £260,000 | £240,000 |
| 2021 | £372,500 | £171,000 | £310,000 | £259,500 |
| 2022 | £440,000 | £198,500 | £337,000 | £290,000 |
| 2023 | £430,000 | £164,500 | £323,000 | £275,000 |
| 2024 | £442,500 | £172,801 | £305,000 | £270,000 |
| 2025 | £368,500 | £172,500 | £320,000 | £282,500 |
| 2026 | £415,000 | £152,000 | £343,000 | £295,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £320 | £267 | £273 | £269 |
| 2017 | £321 | £262 | £277 | £292 |
| 2018 | £302 | £275 | £290 | £284 |
| 2019 | £333 | £257 | £283 | £302 |
| 2020 | £311 | £250 | £284 | £288 |
| 2021 | £307 | £274 | £312 | £309 |
| 2022 | £372 | £296 | £354 | £336 |
| 2023 | £386 | £273 | £360 | £324 |
| 2024 | £353 | £265 | £367 | £335 |
| 2025 | £347 | £260 | £348 | £345 |
| 2026 | £361 | £247 | £349 | £360 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CO3 3AB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug 2026 | 39, Henry Laver Court, Colchester, CO3 3DQ | Flats | Leasehold | £168,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 49, Henry Laver Court, Colchester, CO3 3DQ | Flats | Leasehold | £182,500 | |
| 16 Apr 2026 | 47, Henry Laver Court, Colchester, CO3 3DQ | Flats | Leasehold | £255,000 | |
| 25 Sept 2025 | 51, Henry Laver Court, Colchester, CO3 3DQ | Flats | Leasehold | £270,000 | |
| 17 Jun 2025 | 35, Henry Laver Court, Colchester, CO3 3DQ | Flats | Leasehold | £200,000 |
In the CO3 3AB postcode area, located within Central Colchester, there are 5 primary and 4 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | St Helena School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Jan 2024. | |
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Colchester Prep & High School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | North Primary School and Nursery | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Sept 2012. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CO3 3AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Matha Supermarket | Sheepen Road, Colchester, CO3 3GT | Walking directions to Matha Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Hill Top Off-Licence & Convenience Store | 8 Head Street, Colchester, CO1 1NY | Walking directions to Hill Top Off-Licence & Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 42-46 Crouch Street, Colchester, CO3 3HH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Dhaulagiri Store | North Station Road, Colchester, CO1 1RE | Walking directions to Dhaulagiri Store |
| 0.3 mi | Food Simply | 43A Head Street, Colchester, CO1 1NX | Walking directions to Food Simply |
Annual council tax rates for Colchester district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CO3 3AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Amy Kirkby-Taylor
Castle - Elected 7 May 2026
Pam Cox
Colchester - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CO3 3AB records about 113 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, other theft and public order.
The median sale price around CO3 3AB in Castle is £247,500 (about £304 per square foot) based on 178 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to CO3 3AB, including St Helena School (Good), Colchester Prep & High School and North Primary School and Nursery (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CO3 3AB is Colchester, about 1,054 m away.
CO3 3AB scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,870 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Colchester covering CO3 3AB is Pam Cox (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Amy Kirkby-Taylor (Green Party).