Stanway is a civil parish that functions as a western suburb of Colchester, with a population of 12,298. It retains a village feel while being part of the larger Colchester built‑up area, and its name reflects the historic Roman road that now forms the A12.
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Stanway, Essex is a civil parish situated within the City of Colchester district. Historically a village, it has become an effective western suburb of Colchester and is classed as part of the Colchester built‑up area by the Office of National Statistics. The locality’s name derives from an Anglo‑Saxon term meaning ‘stone way’, referring to the Roman road that is now the A12. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 12,298, indicating a moderately sized community. The area combines the character of a village with the convenience of being part of a larger urban centre, and its proximity to the A12 provides a direct route to Colchester and beyond. Residents benefit from a sense of local identity while enjoying the amenities of the nearby town.