Postcode CO3 9XL is located in an urban city, within the Prettygate ward of Colchester in the East of England region , and forms part of the Prettygate & Westlands area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Prettygate & Westlands is £48,900 per year. The nearest station is Colchester Town located about 2.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Westlands Country Park.
Prettygate & Westlands has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,250 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.
Prettygate & Westlands has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Prettygate & Westlands is £48,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CO3 9XL.
Prettygate & Westlands near CO3 9XL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in Prettygate area, with individual transactions ranging from £153,000 up to £970,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 58 | £455,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £188,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £340,000 |
| Terraced | 13 | £309,000 |
10 years price trend in Prettygate
In the CO3 9XL postcode area, located within Prettygate & Westlands, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Stanway | Peartree Road, Colchester, CO3 0JS | |
| 0.3 mi | Fiveways Co-op | Peartree Road, Colchester, CO3 0LX |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Closed. Maria's Tea Room | Peartree Road, Colchester, CO3 0LA | |
| 0.3 mi | The Coffee House | Peartree Road, Colchester, CO3 0LA | |
| 0.3 mi | Greggs | Peartree Road, Colchester, CO3 0JS |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.