Postcode CO3 4DQ is located in an urban city, within the Prettygate ward of Colchester in the East of England region , and forms part of the Lexden area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94.4 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 1.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.
Lexden has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,537 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Lexden has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 12.7% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 255 ft away from CO3 4DQ.
Lexden near CO3 4DQ 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in Prettygate area, with individual transactions ranging from £153,000 up to £970,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 58 | £455,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £188,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £340,000 |
| Terraced | 13 | £309,000 |
10 years price trend in Prettygate
In the CO3 4DQ postcode area, located within Lexden, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.