Postcode CO3 3UF 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Lexden is £76,475 per year. The nearest station is Colchester located about 1.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Springs Lane Park.
Lexden has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,343 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 5% least deprived areas in England.
Lexden has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 per household in Lexden is £76,475 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 38 ft away from CO3 3UF.
Lexden near CO3 3UF 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Springs Lane Park | Medium | Walking directions to Springs Lane Park |
Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in Lexden and Braiswick area, with individual transactions ranging from £136,000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 5 | £228,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £354,970 |
| Terraced | 7 | £258,000 |
| Detached | 60 | £547,500 |
10 year median price trend in Lexden and Braiswick
In the CO3 3UF postcode area, located within Lexden, there are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.
Elected local representatives for CO3 3UF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sara Jane Naylor
Lexden & Braiswick - Elected 7 May 2026
Pam Cox
Colchester - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.