Postcode CO3 3GE is located in an urban city, within the New Town and Christ Church ward of Colchester in the East of England region, and forms part of the Abbey Field area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 135.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Abbey Field is £57,900 per year. The nearest station is Colchester Town located about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area.
Abbey Field has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,226 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Abbey Field has a very high crime rate, with approximately 135.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Abbey Field is £57,900 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 36 ft away from CO3 3GE.
Abbey Field near CO3 3GE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Colchester Town located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Colchester Town | N/A | Walking directions to Colchester Town |
| 1 mi | Colchester | N/A | Walking directions to Colchester |
Based on 198 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in New Town and Christ Church area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,000 up to £1,255,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £740,000 |
| Flats | 52 | £207,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £310,000 |
| Terraced | 86 | £247,500 |
10 year median price trend in New Town and Christ Church
In the CO3 3GE postcode area, located within Abbey Field, there are 6 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CO3 3GE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 42-46 Crouch Street, Colchester, CO3 3HH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Continental Supermarket | 14 Crouch Street, Colchester, CO3 3ES | Walking directions to Continental Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Food Simply | 43A Head Street, Colchester, CO1 1NX | Walking directions to Food Simply |
| 0.2 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 | Iceland | St John's Walk Shopping Centre, Colchester, CO2 7AL | Walking directions to Iceland |
Annual council tax rates for Colchester district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.