Postcode CO3 9EX 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 very high crime levels, with around 101.5 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 2.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 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 very high crime rate, with approximately 101.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Lexden is £76,475 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CO3 9EX.
Lexden near CO3 9EX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Wheatfield road park | Large | Walking directions to Wheatfield road park |
Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £372,500 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 | 49 | £460,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £230,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £350,000 |
| Terraced | 13 | £290,000 |
10 year median price trend in Prettygate
In the CO3 9EX postcode area, located within Lexden, there are 8 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: 16/01/2026.