Postcode report
CO3 4RL Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Colchester
About CO3 4RL: area rating, property, schools and local change
CO3 4RL is a postcode in Prettygate, Colchester, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CO3 4RL, then scores the surrounding small area 52/100 - bottom 45% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CO3 4RL are jobs and housing, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for CO3 4RL is based on Colchester 015 Census 2021. It covers 9,709 residents, 2,083 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 32, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 43% owner-occupied, 31% privately rented, 26% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 6/10.
For property prices near CO3 4RL, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CO3 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £328k from 71 rolling sales, down 11.4% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CO3 4RL can compare 10 state schools within one mile, including 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CO3 4RL by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around CO3 4RL is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 15 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about CO3 4RL
Is CO3 4RL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 52/100 (bottom 45% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near CO3 4RL?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CO3 4RL?
10 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for CO3 4RL?
LocaleIQ matched CO3 4RL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CO3 4RL?
The latest median sold price is £328k based on 71 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CO3 4RL?
LocaleIQ currently shows 15 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.