Postcode CO3 9BD 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 2.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Wheatfield road park.
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 31.0% 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 of residents in Lexden is £50,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CO3 9BD.
Lexden near CO3 9BD 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Wheatfield road park | Large | Walking directions to Wheatfield road park |
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 9BD postcode area, located within Lexden, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CO3 9BD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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.