Postcode CO3 9DW 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 92.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Lexden is £76,475 per year. The nearest station is Colchester located about 1.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Springs Lane 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 92.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Lexden is £76,475 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from CO3 9DW.
Lexden near CO3 9DW 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.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Springs Lane Park | Medium | Walking directions to Springs Lane Park |
Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £390,250 in Prettygate area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £970,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 12 | £299,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £352,500 |
| Flats | 5 | £185,000 |
| Detached | 65 | £462,500 |
10 year median price trend in Prettygate
In the CO3 9DW postcode area, located within Lexden, there are 7 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.
Elected local representatives for CO3 9DW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Linghorn-Baker
Prettygate - Elected 7 May 2026
Pam Cox
Colchester - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.