Map of the CO3 Postcode District
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Where is the CO3 District?
To give you an idea where the district is located we have created the following table showing nearby towns.
Nearest Towns to CO3
| 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 |
The post town for this district is COLCHESTER.
Postcode Information for District CO3 (Total Geographical Postcodes: 894)
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of Postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| COLCHESTER | COLCHESTER | CO3 3 | 234 |
| Stanway | COLCHESTER | CO3 0 | 211 |
| COLCHESTER | COLCHESTER | CO3 4 | 181 |
| COLCHESTER | COLCHESTER | CO3 9 | 132 |
| Stanway | COLCHESTER | CO3 8 | 94 |
| Fordham Heath | COLCHESTER | CO3 9 | 29 |
| Lexden Heath | COLCHESTER | CO3 0 | 5 |
| Heckfordbridge | COLCHESTER | CO3 0 | 4 |
| Lexden Heath | COLCHESTER | CO3 8 | 3 |
| Lexden Bridge Hamlet | COLCHESTER | CO3 4 | 1 |
Retail and Shopping in CO3
Street
Town
Locality
Number of Shops
Central Postcode
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CROUCH STREET
COLCHESTER
57
CO3 3EN
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PEARTREE ROAD
COLCHESTER
STANWAY
50
CO3 0JN
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LONDON ROAD
COLCHESTER
STANWAY
25
CO3 8PB
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WESTERN APPROACH
COLCHESTER
STANWAY
24
CO3 8DW
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LONDON ROAD
COLCHESTER
17
CO3 4DG
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TOLLGATE CENTRE
COLCHESTER
STANWAY
11
CO3 8RG
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THE COMMONS
COLCHESTER
8
CO3 4NW
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SHEEPEN ROAD
COLCHESTER
7
CO3 3GT
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BLACKBERRY ROAD
COLCHESTER
STANWAY
6
CO3 0RZ
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BUTT ROAD
COLCHESTER
6
CO3 3DA
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TOLLGATE WEST
COLCHESTER
STANWAY
6
CO3 8AQ
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| Street | Town | Locality | Number of Shops | Central Postcode | View on Google Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CROUCH STREET | COLCHESTER | 57 | CO3 3EN | View on Google Maps | |
| PEARTREE ROAD | COLCHESTER | STANWAY | 50 | CO3 0JN | View on Google Maps |
| LONDON ROAD | COLCHESTER | STANWAY | 25 | CO3 8PB | View on Google Maps |
| WESTERN APPROACH | COLCHESTER | STANWAY | 24 | CO3 8DW | View on Google Maps |
| LONDON ROAD | COLCHESTER | 17 | CO3 4DG | View on Google Maps | |
| TOLLGATE CENTRE | COLCHESTER | STANWAY | 11 | CO3 8RG | View on Google Maps |
| THE COMMONS | COLCHESTER | 8 | CO3 4NW | View on Google Maps | |
| SHEEPEN ROAD | COLCHESTER | 7 | CO3 3GT | View on Google Maps | |
| BLACKBERRY ROAD | COLCHESTER | STANWAY | 6 | CO3 0RZ | View on Google Maps |
| BUTT ROAD | COLCHESTER | 6 | CO3 3DA | View on Google Maps | |
| TOLLGATE WEST | COLCHESTER | STANWAY | 6 | CO3 8AQ | View on Google Maps |
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.
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.
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).
Dentists in the CO3 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Avenue (dental Surgery) | 12 THE AVENUE , COLCHESTER , ESSEX , CO3 3PA | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 2 | The Zen Dental Clinic | 143 LONDON ROAD , STANWAY , COLCHESTER , ESSEX , CO3 8NZ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 3 | Dental Surgery | 41 PRETTYGATE ROAD , COLCHESTER , ESSEX , CO3 4EQ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 4 | 118 Straight Road [dental Practice] | 118 STRAIGHT ROAD , COLCHESTER , ESSEX , CO3 9DJ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 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 | |
| 7 | Creffield Lodge Dental Practice | 20 CREFFIELD ROAD , COLCHESTER , CO3 3JA | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE |
Doctors in the CO3 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beacon House Ministries | , COLCHESTER , CO3 3ES | GP PRACTICE | |
| 2 | Tollgate Health Centre | , STANWAY , COLCHESTER , ESSEX , CO3 8NZ | GP PRACTICE | |
| 3 | Ambrose Avenue Group Practice | , COLCHESTER , ESSEX , CO3 4LN | GP PRACTICE | |
| 4 | Winstree Medical Practice | , STANWAY , COLCHESTER , ESSEX , CO3 0PZ | GP PRACTICE | |
| 5 | Ambrose Ave Group Practice Branch Surgery | , 145 LONDON ROAD , STANWAY , COLCHESTER , ESSEX , CO3 8NZ | BRANCH SURGERY | |
| 6 | Shrub End Surgery | , COLCHESTER , ESSEX , CO3 4RY | BRANCH SURGERY |
Chemists in the CO3 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Day Lewis Pharmacy | 77 CROUCH STREET , COLCHESTER , ESSEX , CO3 3EZ | PHARMACY | |
| 2 | Boots | 2-4 PLUME AVENUE , COLCHESTER , ESSEX , CO3 4PG | PHARMACY | |
| 3 | Boots | UNIT 9 , TOLLGATE WEST , STANWAY , COLCHESTER , ESSEX , CO3 8RG | PHARMACY | |
| 4 | Ambrose Pharmacy | 76 AMBROSE AVENUE , COLCHESTER , ESSEX , CO3 4LN | PHARMACY | |
| 5 | Prettygate Pharmacy | 102 THE COMMONS , PRETTYGATE , COLCHESTER , CO3 4NW | PHARMACY |
Opticians in the CO3 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OWEN AVES OPTOMETRISTS | 31 CROUCH STREET , STANWAY , COLCHESTER , ESSEX , CO3 3EN | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 2 | ARMSTRONG & NORTH (COLCHESTER) | STANWAY RETAIL PARK , PEARTREE ROAD , STANWAY , COLCHESTER , CO3 0LX | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 3 | STANWAY SPECSAVERS LTD | 1 WESTERN APPROACH , STANWAY , COLCHESTER , CO3 8AA | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 4 | AT YOUR HOME EYECARE LTD | 20 CONSTANTINE ROAD , COLCHESTER , CO3 3DU | OPTICAL SITE |
Schools in the Sector
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
Stations in the Sector
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessable 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
Weather Forecast for Colchester
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Cloudy | -1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 3.00% | W 2 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Sunny day | 3.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 2.00% | N 2 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 2.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Clear night | 0.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 0.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 2.00% | W 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 0.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 2.00% | W 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Light snow shower (night) | 1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 48.00% | W 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 2.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 5.00% | W 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Clear night | 2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 1.00% | W 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 3.00% | W 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 0.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 0.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 6.00% | S 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 45.00% | S 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 60.00% | SSE 22 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 65.00% | S 22 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Heavy rain | 10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 87.00% | S 22 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Heavy rain | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 81.00% | SSW 22 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain | 13.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 58.00% | SSW 22 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 14.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 47.00% | SSW 22 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 23.00% | SSW 25 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain | 14.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 49.00% | SSW 22 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 21.00% | SSW 22 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 50.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 19.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 50.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 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 |
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Tourist Attractions
We found 1 visitor attractions.
| Colchester Zoo |
|---|
| Wildlife |
| Safari Park / Zoo / Aquarium / Aviary |
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Street List for the CO3 District
Current Monthly Rental Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| £850 | £850 | £850 | |
| 1 | £650 | £2,670 | £1,230 |
| 2 | £1,100 | £1,300 | £1,200 |
| 3 | £575 | £1,750 | £1,180 |
| 4 | £1,700 | £2,250 | £2,013 |
| 6 | £2,400 | £2,400 | £2,400 |
Current House Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| £8,000,000 | £8,000,000 | £8,000,000 | |
| 3 | £700,000 | £700,000 | £700,000 |
| 4 | £700,000 | £975,000 | £776,818 |
| 5 | £800,000 | £1,500,000 | £1,143,750 |
| 6 | £800,000 | £1,500,000 | £1,262,500 |
Estate Agents
| Logo | Name | Brand Name | Address | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Colchester | Oakheart Property | 2b Cotman Road Colchester Essex CO3 4QJ | 01206 586160 |
 | Colchester | Palmer & Partners | 43 Crouch Street Colchester CO3 3EN | 01206 586084 |
 | Colchester | Boydens | Aston House, 57-59 Crouch Street Colchester CO3 3EY | 01206 586168 |
 | Stanway | Fenn Wright | 1 Tollgate East, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 8RQ | 01206 586109 |
 | Colchester | Harris + Wood | 25 Sir Isaacs Walk, Colchester, CO1 1JJ | 01206 586146 |
Yearly House Price Averages for the District
| Type of Property | 2018 Average | 2018 Sales | 2017 Average | 2017 Sales | 2016 Average | 2016 Sales | 2015 Average | 2015 Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £416,028 | 322 | £412,602 | 319 | £390,872 | 270 | £402,703 | 268 |
| Semi-Detached | £312,522 | 255 | £299,795 | 246 | £304,734 | 203 | £270,007 | 200 |
| Terraced | £267,662 | 130 | £271,700 | 120 | £244,594 | 116 | £218,078 | 110 |
| Flats | £172,764 | 123 | £190,593 | 122 | £156,063 | 150 | £144,318 | 118 |