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Old Heath and The Hythe

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About

Old Heath and The Hythe ward sits on the southern bank of the River Colne, a primarily residential area with a distinct maritime and industrial heritage. Its streets contain a mix of post-war housing, older terraced homes, and some modern developments, reflecting its long history as a settlement. The area functions as a local hub with essential shops and services concentrated along Hythe Hill and Old Heath Road, catering to the community's daily needs.

The Hythe's historic quayside, once a bustling medieval port for Colchester, remains a defining feature with its quiet waterfront and converted warehouses. This connection to the river and Colchester's past trade is central to its identity. Recreational spaces like Old Heath Recreation Ground provide green space, while the area is bordered by the more modern industrial and retail parks of the Cowdray Centre to the east.

Area overview

On average Old Heath and The Hythe has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Old Heath and The Hythe is £51,316 per year. There are 3 schools in Old Heath and The Hythe: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Old Heath and The Hythe is home to around 12,762 people, with a population density of about 1,476.2 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
104
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
22.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Old Heath and The Hythe Population
12,762
Population density
1,476.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.4(+78%)
Shoplifting
15.2(+114%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.91(+3%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.42(+63%)
Vehicle crime
9.56(+110%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,985
78.23%
Other White
754
5.91%
African
544
4.26%
Other Asian
203
1.59%
Chinese
146
1.14%
Total population: 12,764

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,859
27.57%
Level 3 (A level)
2,347
22.63%
No qualifications
1,690
16.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,486
14.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,140
10.99%
Total 16+ residents: 10,369

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,598
29.54%
Owns outright
1,351
24.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,191
22.02%
Social rents from council
600
11.09%
Other social rented
548
10.13%
Total households: 5,409

Property prices in Old Heath and The Hythe

Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Old Heath and The Hythe area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,500 up to £525,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Old Heath and The 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 Old Heath and The Hythe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached15£365,000
Flats32£155,000
Semi-Detached45£320,000
Terraced60£270,500

10 years median price trend in Old Heath and The Hythe

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Old Heath and The Hythe.

All postcodes in Old Heath and The Hythe

CO28HS

Commerce Way

CO28RT

Bourne Road

CO12PW

Timber Hill

CO28AN

Range View

CO28HH

Commerce Way

CO28AD

Darcy Heights

CO28EQ

Battlesbrook Road

CO28YU

Whitehall Road

CO57HG

High Street

CO28HU

Albany Gardens

CO28SW

Stalin Road

CO57DJ

Seafarer Mews

CO28BL

Mountbatten Drive

CO28TH

Mayfair Court

CO57BD

Berkeley Gardens

CO57ET

High Street

CO28DR

Foresight Road

CO28DX

Speedwell Road

CO28ST

Churchill Way

CO12EP

Military Road

CO12HP

Smiths Field

CO28JP

Maria Court

CO57EP

Paget Road

CO57HZ

Heath Road

CO12HB

Old Heath Road

CO28TE

Barn Hall Avenue

CO57DA

Quayside Parade

CO57ES

High Street

CO12NR

Charles Place

CO12NZ

Standard Road

CO28DZ

Fingringhoe Road

CO28GU

Heath Business Park

CO28HA

Whitehall Road

CO57ED

Church Hill

CO12EX

Old Heath Road

CO28HF

Grange Way Business Park

CO57JE

Fingringhoe Road

CO28EG

Alanbrooke Road

CO28RR

Sargeant Close

CO28SN

Stalin Road

CO57EZ

Stephen Cranfield Close

CO57JP

Rowhedge Road

CO57JR

Marsh Crescent

CO28JD

Meachen Road

CO12NE

Standard Road

CO28BJ

Abbot's Road

CO28SF

Stalin Road

CO57JA

Donyland Way

CO12FT

Port Lane

CO12GZ

Jennings Close

CO12WS

St Leonard's Road

CO28BX

Flanders Field

CO28JF

Hythe Quay

CO28SL

Stalin Road

CO57DY

Silva Walk

CO27LR

Gilberd Road

CO28AQ

Old Heath Road

CO28BB

Darcy Road

CO28TG

Canwick Grove

CO12FG

Valenta Close

CO28TU

Old Heath and The Hythe

CO12HE

Recreation Road

CO28BZ

Waterville Mews

CO28EB

Fingringhoe Road

CO12GL

Maudlyn Road

CO28AP

Whitehall Road

CO28RZ

Mulberry Avenue

CO28SD

Normandy Avenue

CO28TD

Barn Hall Avenue

CO28WA

Whitehall Road

CO12ES

Old Heath Road

CO12FH

Valenta Close

CO12GU

Maudlyn Road

CO28AT

Old Heath Road

CO28EF

Fingringhoe Road

CO28SY

Roosevelt Way

CO28TR

Old Heath and The Hythe

CO57HX

Rectory Road

CO12HL

Port Lane

CO12NN

Parsons Lane

CO28DS

Speedwell Road

CO28RJ

Faulds Walk

CO28YY

Cannock Mill Rise

CO12LB

Recreation Road

CO27LJ

Weston Road

CO28AE

Poppy Gardens

CO28HY

Commerce Way

CO28DY

Westminster Court

CO28RX

Stalin Road

CO12ER

Old Heath Road

CO28BW

Old Heath Road

CO28DJ

Wick Road

CO57EJ

Colne Rise

CO27LZ

Brookside Close

CO57FD

Church Road

CO12GS

Philbrick Close

CO28AX

Old Heath Road

CO28EL

Rowhedge Road

CO28JG

Hatcher Crescent

CO28JJ

Whitehall Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.