Postcode CO3 3NA 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 Town located about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area.
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 1.4% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 129 ft away from CO3 3NA.
Central Colchester near CO3 3NA 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Colchester Town | N/A | Walking directions to Colchester Town |
| 0.9 mi | Colchester | N/A | Walking directions to Colchester |
Based on 189 recent sales, the median property price is £227,500 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,440,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £346,000 |
| Flats | 90 | £173,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £327,500 |
| Terraced | 65 | £285,000 |
10 year median price trend in Castle
In the CO3 3NA postcode area, located within Central Colchester, there are 6 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CO3 3NA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 42-46 Crouch Street, Colchester, CO3 3HH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Continental Supermarket | 14 Crouch Street, Colchester, CO3 3ES | Walking directions to Continental Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Food Simply | 43A Head Street, Colchester, CO1 1NX | Walking directions to Food Simply |
| 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 | Matha Supermarket | Sheepen Road, Colchester, CO3 3GT | Walking directions to Matha Supermarket |
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.