Postcode CO3 8NB is located in a rural village, within the Lexden and Braiswick ward of Colchester in the East of England region, and forms part of the West Bergholt & Wormingford area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in West Bergholt & Wormingford is £67,165 per year. The nearest station is Marks Tey located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
West Bergholt & Wormingford has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,615 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.
West Bergholt & Wormingford has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 53.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in West Bergholt & Wormingford is £67,165 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 197 ft away from CO3 8NB.
West Bergholt & Wormingford near CO3 8NB has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Marks Tey located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Marks Tey | N/A | Walking directions to Marks Tey |
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 8NB postcode area, located within West Bergholt & Wormingford, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good |
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 8NB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sara Jane Naylor
Lexden & Braiswick - Elected 7 May 2026
Bernard Jenkin
Harwich and North Essex - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.