Postcode CO3 9AF 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 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 2.0 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 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 6.8% 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 172 ft away from CO3 9AF.
Lexden near CO3 9AF 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 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 9AF postcode area, located within Lexden, there are 6 primary and 1 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.