Postcode CO3 9FU is located in an urban city, within the Stanway ward of Colchester in the East of England region, and forms part of the Stanway area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Stanway is £61,195 per year. The nearest station is Colchester located about 2.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Stanway has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,167 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.
Stanway has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Stanway is £61,195 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 179 ft away from CO3 9FU.
Stanway near CO3 9FU 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £346,000 in Stanway area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £950,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 11 | £180,000 |
| Terraced | 25 | £295,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £320,000 |
| Detached | 52 | £445,000 |
10 year median price trend in Stanway
In the CO3 9FU postcode area, located within Stanway, there are 4 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 9FU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mike Saunders
Stanway - Elected 7 May 2026
Priti Patel
Witham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.