Postcode CO3 3LJ 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 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Lower Castle Park.
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 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 per household in Central Colchester is £57,917 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.
The nearest station is Colchester located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Colchester | N/A | Walking directions to Colchester |
| 0.8 mi | Colchester Town | N/A | Walking directions to Colchester Town |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Lower Castle Park | Medium | Walking directions to Lower Castle Park |
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 3LJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Jul 2026 | 109, Rotary Way, Colchester, CO3 3LJ | Flats | Leasehold | £163,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2026 | 45, Rotary Way, Colchester, CO3 3LJ | Flats | Leasehold | £155,000 | |
| 03 Feb 2026 | 97, Rotary Way, Colchester, CO3 3LJ | Flats | Leasehold | £212,500 | |
| 28 Jul 2025 | 149, Rotary Way, Colchester, CO3 3LJ | Flats | Leasehold | £205,000 | |
| 04 Sept 2026 | 126, Rotary Way, Colchester, CO3 3LG | Flats | Leasehold | £173,000 |
In the CO3 3LJ postcode area, located within Central Colchester, there are 7 primary and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | North Primary School and Nursery | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Sept 2012. | |
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | St Helena School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Jan 2024. | |
| 0.6 mi | Not applicable | Colchester Prep & High School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. |
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CO3 3LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sasi Supermarket | 28 North Station Road, Colchester, CO1 1RB | Walking directions to Sasi Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Ocean International General Stores | 57 North Station Road, Colchester, CO1 1RQ | Walking directions to Ocean International General Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Al Madinah Market | 47 North Station Road, Colchester, CO1 1RQ | Walking directions to Al Madinah Market |
| 0.2 mi | North Station Road Convenience Stroe | 37 North Station Road, Colchester, CO1 1RQ | Walking directions to North Station Road Convenience Stroe |
| 0.2 mi | Matha Supermarket | Sheepen Road, Colchester, CO3 3GT | Walking directions to Matha Supermarket |
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 3LJ, 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 3LJ 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 3LJ 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 3LJ, including North Primary School and Nursery (Good), St Helena School (Good) and Colchester Prep & High School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CO3 3LJ is Colchester, about 594 m away.
CO3 3LJ 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 3LJ is Pam Cox (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Amy Kirkby-Taylor (Green Party).