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New Town & Hythe

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About

New Town & Hythe is a district in Colchester, located to the southeast of the city center. The area is known for its mix of residential and industrial spaces, with housing ranging from Victorian terraces to modern developments. The Hythe waterfront along the River Colne adds a distinct character, featuring marinas and old warehouses that reflect the area's historical role as a port.

The district includes amenities such as local shops, schools, and parks, catering to everyday needs. Transport links are convenient, with the A133 providing access to the city center and nearby towns. New Town & Hythe balances urban living with green spaces like King George V Playing Field, offering recreational options for residents.

Area overview

On average New Town & Hythe has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 103 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in New Town & Hythe is £43,900 per year. There are 2 schools in New Town & Hythe: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
103
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
16%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

New Town & Hythe Population
13,379
Population density
7,539.6 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,933
66.77%
Other White
1,405
10.5%
African
671
5.02%
Other Asian
471
3.52%
Other
331
2.47%
Total population: 13,378

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,061
36.74%
Owns with a mortgage
1,572
28.03%
Owns outright
938
16.72%
Other social rented
681
12.14%
Social rents from council
198
3.53%
Total households: 5,609

Property prices in New Town & Hythe

Based on 163 recent sales, the median property price is £237,500 in New Town & Hythe area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,750 up to £465,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for New Town & Hythe in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in New Town & Hythe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£335,000
Flats40£175,000
Semi-Detached22£275,000
Terraced96£246,750

10 years median price trend in New Town & Hythe

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in New Town & Hythe.

All postcodes in New Town & Hythe

CO27QS

Mersea Road

CO12BD

Winnock Road

CO12BY

Wimpole Road

CO12JG

Artillery Street

CO12JS

George Williams Way

CO12PU

Hythe Hill

CO27EN

Cromwell Road

CO27LG

Myrtle Grove

CO27LT

Bourne Road

CO27LX

Gilberd Road

CO28JL

Hatcher Crescent

CO12AJ

Military Road

CO12BU

Kendall Road

CO12DN

Wimpole Road

CO12GW

Geoff Seaden Close

CO12GX

Geoff Seaden Close

CO12JQ

Artillery Street

CO12LE

Magdalen Street

CO27BP

Cedars Road

CO27GG

Eagle Drive

CO27NU

Flagstaff Road

CO12AT

Bourne Road

CO12JE

Port Lane

CO12LW

Barrack Street

CO12NS

Hythe Quay

CO27BH

Wellington Street

CO27GS

Roberts Road

CO27SZ

Berechurch Road

CO28JB

Distillery Lane

CO27AZ

Chapel Street South

CO12FP

Lenz Close

CO12FU

Dairy Close

CO27LF

Meeanee Mews

CO27RT

Campion Road

CO12EW

Cannon Road

CO12FR

Peache Road

CO12FS

Peache Road

CO12LA

Barrack Street

CO12NQ

Edward Paxman Gardens

CO27FA

Southway

CO27FW

Berechurch Road

CO27NT

Flagstaff Road

CO27SJ

Barrington Road

CO12BH

Goodey Close

CO12GY

Farrington Close

CO12HS

Harsnett Road

CO12ZQ

Brook Street

CO27EL

Military Road

CO27RR

Claudius Road

CO27SS

Flagstaff Road

CO12WT

Farrington Close

CO12AR

Military Road

CO12AY

Military Road

CO12LX

Victor Road

CO12ZN

Brook Street

CO27HA

St John's Green

CO12AQ

New Town & Hythe

CO12EF

Gladstone Road

CO12EU

New Town & Hythe

CO27BA

Balkerne Hill

CO27ES

Lucas Road

CO27EZ

Flagstaff Road

CO27RA

Mersea Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.