CO3 Postcode District
CO3 is one of 7 Postcode Districts for the Colchester Post town in Essex
The CO3 postcode district is located in the CO Colchester postal area, CO3 has a population of 32,840 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 9.37 square miles (24.26 square kilometres or 5,994.39 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of CO3. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
Map of CO3
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District overview
The primary settlement in the CO3 postcode district is Stanway, which is located in the county of Essex in England. Other significant settlements in the district include Heckfordbridge, Lexden Heath, Lexden Bridge Hamlet, Fordham Heath, and Colchester. The most significant post town in the district is Colchester.
There are 5 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector CO3 0, covers Stanway in Essex.
The sector CO3 3, covers Colchester in Essex.
The sector CO3 4, covers Colchester in Essex.
The sector CO3 8, covers Stanway in Essex.
The sector CO3 9, covers Colchester and Fordham Heath in Essex.
The post town for this district is COLCHESTER.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Colchester District (B) area with a total of 862 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Colchester | 2.56 | E |
| Wivenhoe | 5.50 | ESE |
| Coggeshall | 6.65 | W |
| West Mersea | 8.18 | SSE |
| Brightlingsea | 9.44 | ESE |
| Halstead | 9.73 | WNW |
| Witham | 10.41 | SW |
| Manningtree | 10.42 | ENE |
| Sudbury | 11.57 | NNW |
| Hadleigh | 11.93 | NNE |
| Braintree | 12.28 | W |
| Maldon | 12.72 | SSW |
| Acton | 13.22 | NNW |
| Clacton-on-Sea | 14.98 | ESE |
| Southminster | 15.46 | S |
| Clare | 17.31 | NW |
| Frinton-on-Sea | 17.74 | ESE |
| Ipswich | 17.86 | NE |
| Burnham-on-Crouch | 18.03 | S |
| Walton-on-the-Naze | 18.67 | E |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 894
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| COLCHESTER | COLCHESTER | CO3 3 | 234 |
| Stanway | COLCHESTER | CO3 0 | 197 |
| COLCHESTER | COLCHESTER | CO3 4 | 180 |
| COLCHESTER | COLCHESTER | CO3 9 | 114 |
| Stanway | COLCHESTER | CO3 8 | 92 |
| Fordham Heath | COLCHESTER | CO3 9 | 21 |
| COLCHESTER | COLCHESTER | CO3 9 | 16 |
| Stanway | COLCHESTER | CO3 0 | 13 |
| Fordham Heath | COLCHESTER | CO3 9 | 6 |
| Heckfordbridge | COLCHESTER | CO3 0 | 4 |
| Lexden Heath | COLCHESTER | CO3 0 | 2 |
| Lexden Heath | COLCHESTER | CO3 0 | 2 |
| Lexden Heath | COLCHESTER | CO3 8 | 2 |
| COLCHESTER | COLCHESTER | CO3 9 | 2 |
| Fordham Heath | COLCHESTER | CO3 9 | 2 |
| Lexden Bridge Hamlet | COLCHESTER | CO3 4 | 1 |
| COLCHESTER | COLCHESTER | CO3 4 | 1 |
| Stanway | COLCHESTER | CO3 8 | 1 |
| Stanway | COLCHESTER | CO3 8 | 1 |
| Lexden Heath | COLCHESTER | CO3 8 | 1 |
| Stanway | COLCHESTER | CO3 0 | 1 |
| Lexden Heath | COLCHESTER | CO3 0 | 1 |
Street list for CO3
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| CROUCH STREET EAST | 241 |
| LEMUR LANE | 195 |
| SHEEPEN ROAD | 193 |
| CHURCH STREET | 175 |
| TOLLGATE WEST | 127 |
| PRETTYGATE ROAD | 116 |
| ST JOHNS STREET | 98 |
| FIDDLERS FOLLY | 86 |
| WEYLAND DRIVE | 79 |
| MANOR ROAD | 74 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2728 |
| Shoplifting | 551 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 520 |
| Public order | 481 |
| Other theft | 380 |
| Vehicle crime | 303 |
| Burglary | 216 |
| Drugs | 204 |
| Other crime | 147 |
| Bicycle theft | 93 |
| Possession of weapons | 51 |
| Robbery | 42 |
| Theft from the person | 24 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CROUCH STREET | COLCHESTER | 57 | CO3 3EN | View map | |
| PEARTREE ROAD | COLCHESTER | STANWAY | 50 | CO3 0JN | View map |
| LONDON ROAD | COLCHESTER | STANWAY | 25 | CO3 8PB | View map |
| WESTERN APPROACH | COLCHESTER | STANWAY | 24 | CO3 8DW | View map |
| LONDON ROAD | COLCHESTER | 17 | CO3 4DG | View map | |
| TOLLGATE CENTRE | COLCHESTER | STANWAY | 11 | CO3 8RG | View map |
| THE COMMONS | COLCHESTER | 8 | CO3 4NW | View map | |
| SHEEPEN ROAD | COLCHESTER | 7 | CO3 3GT | View map | |
| BLACKBERRY ROAD | COLCHESTER | STANWAY | 6 | CO3 0RZ | View map |
| BUTT ROAD | COLCHESTER | 6 | CO3 3DA | View map | |
| TOLLGATE WEST | COLCHESTER | STANWAY | 6 | CO3 8AQ | View map |
Schools in the district
Lexden Springs School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Winstree Road , Colchester
Postcode: CO3 0PZ
Headteacher: Mr Simon Wall (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
The Stanway School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Winstree Road , Stanway , Colchester
Postcode: CO3 0QA
Headteacher: Mr Jonathan Bland (Co-Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Stanway Fiveways Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Winstree Road , Stanway , Colchester
Postcode: CO3 0QG
Headteacher: Mr Adam Squirrell (Acting Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Stanway Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Villa Road , Stanway , Colchester
Postcode: CO3 0RH
Headteacher: Mrs Rebecca Loader (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Hamilton Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Constantine Road , Colchester
Postcode: CO3 3GB
Headteacher: Mr Nick Hutchings (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
St Helena School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Sheepen Road , Colchester
Postcode: CO3 3LE
Headteacher: Mrs Fiona Pierson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Colchester Institute
Phase: 16 plus
Address:
Sheepen Road , Colchester
Postcode: CO3 3LL
Headteacher: Mrs Alison Andreas (Principal and Chief Executive)
Ofsted rating: Good
Colchester Royal Grammar School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Lexden Road , Colchester
Postcode: CO3 3ND
Headteacher: Mr Ken Jenkinson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Colchester Royal Grammar School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Lexden Road , Colchester
Postcode: CO3 3ND
Headteacher: Mr John Russell (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Serious Weaknesses
Kingswode Hoe School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Sussex Road , Colchester
Postcode: CO3 3QJ
Headteacher: Mrs E Drake (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Kingswode Hoe School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Sussex Road , Colchester
Postcode: CO3 3QJ
Headteacher: Mrs A Constantine (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Colchester County High School for Girls
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Norman Way , Colchester
Postcode: CO3 3US
Headteacher: Mrs Gillian Marshall (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
St Benedict's Catholic College
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Norman Way , Colchester
Postcode: CO3 3US
Headteacher: Mrs J E Santinelli (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Colchester County High School for Girls
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Norman Way , Colchester
Postcode: CO3 3US
Headteacher: Mrs Gillian Marshall (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Home Farm Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Shelley Road , Lexden , Colchester
Postcode: CO3 4JL
Headteacher: Mr Richard Potter (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Home Farm Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Shelley Road , Lexden , Colchester
Postcode: CO3 4JL
Headteacher: Mr Richard Potter (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Prettygate Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Plume Avenue , Colchester
Postcode: CO3 4PH
Headteacher: Mr Mark Millbourne (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Prettygate Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Plume Avenue , Colchester
Postcode: CO3 4PH
Headteacher: Mr Mark Millbourne (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Philip Morant School and College
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Rembrandt Way , Colchester
Postcode: CO3 4QS
Headteacher: Mr Scott Holder (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Serious Weaknesses
Philip Morant School and College
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Rembrandt Way , Colchester
Postcode: CO3 4QS
Headteacher: Mrs Stephanie Neill
Ofsted rating: Good
Lakelands Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Wagtail Mews , Colchester
Postcode: CO3 8AJ
Headteacher: Mrs Koulla Anslow
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils
Phase: Primary
Address:
Trafalgar Road , Lexden , Colchester
Postcode: CO3 9AS
Headteacher: Mr Alex Candler (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Phase: Primary
Address:
Clairmont Road , Lexden , Colchester
Postcode: CO3 9BE
Headteacher: Mrs Becky Maguire (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Eight Ash Green and Aldham
Phase: Primary
Address:
Fiddlers Folley , Fordham Heath , Colchester
Postcode: CO3 9UE
Headteacher: Mrs Ceri Daniels (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Avenue (dental Surgery) | 12 THE AVENUE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 3PA | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | The Zen Dental Clinic | 143 LONDON ROAD, STANWAY, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 8NZ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Dental Surgery | 41 PRETTYGATE ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 4EQ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | 118 Straight Road [dental Practice] | 118 STRAIGHT ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 9DJ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Artisaine Ltd | THE ART OF DENTISTRY, 3 THE AVENUE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 3PA | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 6 | Brickstables Dental & Implant Clinic | HALSTEAD ROAD, LEXDEN HEATH, COLCHESTER, CO3 0JU | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 7 | Creffield Lodge Dental Practice | 20 CREFFIELD ROAD, COLCHESTER, CO3 3JA | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beacon House Ministries | 24 CROUCH STREET, COLCHESTER, CO3 3ES | GP PRACTICE | Call 01206 761960 |
| 2 | Tollgate Health Centre | 145 LONDON ROAD, STANWAY, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 8NZ | GP PRACTICE | Call 01206 574483 |
| 3 | Ambrose Avenue Group Practice | 76 AMBROSE AVENUE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 4LN | GP PRACTICE | Call 01206 549444 |
| 4 | Winstree Medical Practice | 84 WINSTREE ROAD, STANWAY, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 0PZ | GP PRACTICE | Call 01206 572372 |
| 5 | Ambrose Ave Group Practice Branch Surgery | TOLLGATE HEALTH CENTRE, 145 LONDON ROAD, STANWAY, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 8NZ | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 6 | Shrub End Surgery | 122 SHRUB END ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 4RY | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Day Lewis Pharmacy | 77 CROUCH STREET, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 3EZ | PHARMACY | Call 01206 541203 |
| 2 | Boots | 2-4 PLUME AVENUE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 4PG | PHARMACY | Call 01206 578874 |
| 3 | Boots | UNIT 9, TOLLGATE WEST, STANWAY, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 8RG | PHARMACY | Call 01206 766802 |
| 4 | Ambrose Pharmacy | 76 AMBROSE AVENUE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 4LN | PHARMACY | Call 01206 615669 |
| 5 | Prettygate Pharmacy | 102 THE COMMONS, PRETTYGATE, COLCHESTER, CO3 4NW | PHARMACY | Call 01206 575735 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Owen Aves Optometrists | 31 CROUCH STREET, STANWAY, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO3 3EN | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Armstrong & North (colchester) | STANWAY RETAIL PARK, PEARTREE ROAD, STANWAY, COLCHESTER, CO3 0LX | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Stanway Specsavers Ltd | 1 WESTERN APPROACH, STANWAY, COLCHESTER, CO3 8AA | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | At Your Home Eyecare Ltd | 20 CONSTANTINE ROAD, COLCHESTER, CO3 3DU | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £524,923 | 193 | £484,809 | 229 | £499,099 | 247 | £497,210 | 207 |
| Semi-detached | £355,703 | 170 | £360,773 | 182 | £367,880 | 190 | £377,761 | 199 |
| Terraced | £306,932 | 84 | £289,829 | 89 | £304,129 | 66 | £304,917 | 114 |
| Flats | £191,955 | 71 | £185,321 | 89 | £186,598 | 66 | £192,132 | 133 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
M11 J8
Average Driving Time from within the district: 35.82
Average Driving Distance: 31.83
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 856
M25 J28
Average Driving Time from within the district: 35.91
Average Driving Distance: 35.91
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 155
M25 J29
Average Driving Time from within the district: 37.40
Average Driving Distance: 36.88
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 5
M11 J7A
Average Driving Time from within the district: 41.58
Average Driving Distance: 37.65
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 681
M11 J7
Average Driving Time from within the district: 42.77
Average Driving Distance: 37.13
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 77
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| CO3 0 | Colchester Delivery Office |
| CO3 0 | Lexden Heath Scale Payment Delivery Office |
| CO3 3 | Colchester Delivery Office |
| CO3 4 | Colchester Delivery Office |
| CO3 8 | Lexden Heath Scale Payment Delivery Office |
| CO3 9 | Colchester Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| C | O | 3 | - | X | X | X |
| C | O | 3 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist attractions
We found 1 visitor attractions in or around this district.
| Name | Category | Detail | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester Zoo | Wildlife | Safari Park / Zoo / Aquarium / Aviary | View map |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the CO3 postal code is COLCHESTER followed by Stanway, and Fordham Heath.
The CO3 Postcode shares a border with CO1 (COLCHESTER), CO2 (COLCHESTER, Layer-de-la-Haye, Birch) and CO6 (Coggeshall, Earls Colne, West Bergholt).
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