Postcode CO3 3LJ is located in an urban city, within the Castle ward of Colchester in the East of England region , and forms part of the Central Colchester area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 148.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Central Colchester is £46,400 per year. The nearest station is Colchester located about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Lower Castle Park.
Central Colchester has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,464 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
Central Colchester has a very high crime rate, with approximately 148.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.6% 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 of residents in Central Colchester is £46,400 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 87 ft away from CO3 3LJ.
Central Colchester near CO3 3LJ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 176 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,440,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £346,250 |
| Flats | 93 | £172,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £327,500 |
| Terraced | 51 | £283,000 |
10 years price trend in Castle
In the CO3 3LJ postcode area, located within Central Colchester, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Secondary | St Helena School | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.1 mi | Primary | North Primary School and Nursery | Community school | Good | |
| 0.2 mi | 16 plus | Colchester Institute | Further education | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.