Postcode CO3 3QA is located in an urban city, within the Lexden and Braiswick ward of Colchester in the East of England region, and forms part of the Lexden area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Lexden is £50,700 per year. The nearest station is Colchester located about 1.0 miles away. There are 5 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area.
Lexden has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,546 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.
Lexden has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 30.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Lexden is £50,700 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 316 ft away from CO3 3QA.
Lexden near CO3 3QA 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 1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Colchester | N/A | Walking directions to Colchester |
| 1 mi | Colchester Town | N/A | Walking directions to Colchester Town |
Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in Lexden and Braiswick area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £1,790,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 67 | £575,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £215,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £339,985 |
| Terraced | 8 | £266,500 |
10 year median price trend in Lexden and Braiswick
In the CO3 3QA postcode area, located within Lexden, there are 5 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CO3 3QA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 42-46 Crouch Street, Colchester, CO3 3HH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 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.