Postcode CO3 4HL 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 very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 38.1 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 1.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.
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 low crime rate, with approximately 38.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.4% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CO3 4HL.
Lexden near CO3 4HL 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in Prettygate area, with individual transactions ranging from £154,000 up to £970,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 55 | £452,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £220,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £350,000 |
| Terraced | 14 | £299,500 |
10 year median price trend in Prettygate
In the CO3 4HL postcode area, located within Lexden, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CO3 4HL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lexden Convenience Store | 16 Church Lane, Colchester, CO3 4AF | Walking directions to Lexden Convenience Store |
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.