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Old Heath and The Hythe

About

Old Heath and The Hythe is a residential ward located in the southern part of Colchester, Essex. The area is known for its mix of housing, ranging from post-war developments to older terraced homes. The Hythe, situated along the River Colne, has a historic quayside that was once a bustling port. Today, it retains a quieter character, with industrial sites alongside residential streets. The ward includes green spaces like Old Heath Recreation Ground, providing outdoor space for locals.

Transport links are a key feature, with the A134 running through the area, connecting it to Colchester town centre and beyond. The Hythe railway station offers direct services to London Liverpool Street. Local amenities include schools, shops, and community facilities, catering to everyday needs. The ward has a practical, working-class feel, with a focus on affordability and convenience for residents. Its location near the river and industrial areas gives it a distinct identity within Colchester.

Area overview

On average Old Heath and The Hythe has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Old Heath and The Hythe is £42,877 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).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
22.4%
Connectivity
N/A

All postcodes in Old Heath and The Hythe

CO28AW

Whitehall Close

CO28BN

Old Heath Road

CO28JW

Grange Farm Road

CO28SJ

Montgomery Close

CO28SQ

Stalin Road

CO12PW

Spurgeon Street

CO28AN

Abbot's Road

CO28AD

D'arcy Heights

CO28EQ

Alanbrooke Road

CO28HH

Commerce Way

CO28YU

Whitehall Road

CO57HG

Darkhouse Lane

CO28DR

Foresight Road

CO28DX

Speedwell Road

CO28HU

Albany Gardens

CO28ST

Brittany Way

CO28SW

Stalin Road

CO57DJ

Rowhedge Wharf Road

CO12EP

Military Road

CO12HP

Recreation Road

CO28JP

Hesper Road

CO28BL

Mountbatten Drive

CO28TH

Barn Hall Avenue

CO57BD

Parkfield Street

CO57EP

Paget Road

CO57ET

Albion Street

CO57HZ

Donyland Way

CO12HB

Old Heath Road

CO12NR

Hythe Hill

CO12NZ

Port Lane

CO28DZ

Rowhedge Road

CO28GU

Grange Way

CO28HA

Grange Way

CO28TE

Barn Hall Avenue

CO57DA

Nautical Way

CO57ED

Church Hill

CO57ES

Church Street

CO12EX

Old Heath Road

CO28SN

Stalin Road

CO28EG

Alanbrooke Road

CO28HF

Grange Way

CO28RR

Sargeant Close

CO57JR

Marsh Crescent

CO57EZ

Stephen Cranfield Close

CO57JE

Fingringhoe Road

CO57JP

Rowhedge Road

CO12NE

Standard Road

CO28BJ

Abbot's Road

CO28JD

Hythe Quay

CO28SF

Stalin Road

CO57JA

Donyland Way

CO12FT

Lenz Close

CO12GZ

Jennings Close

CO12WS

St Leonard's Road

CO28AQ

Old Heath Road

CO27LR

Gilberd Road

CO28BB

D'arcy Road

CO28BX

Flanders Field

CO28JF

Haven Road

CO28SL

Stalin Road

CO28TG

Canwick Grove

CO57DY

High Street

CO12FG

Valenta Close

CO12HE

Recreation Road

CO28BZ

Waterville Mews

CO28EB

Bell Close

CO28TU

Old Heath & Rowhedge

CO28WA

Whitehall Road

CO12ES

Beche Road

CO12FH

Valenta Close

CO12GL

Maudlyn Road

CO12GU

Maudlyn Road

CO28AP

Whitehall Road

CO28AT

Old Heath Road

CO28EF

Rowhedge Road

CO28RZ

Mulberry Avenue

CO28SD

Normandy Avenue

CO28SY

Roosevelt Way

CO28TD

Barn Hall Avenue

CO28TR

Old Heath & Rowhedge

CO57HX

Rectory Road

CO12HL

Chandlers Row

CO12LB

Recreation Road

CO12NN

Parsons Lane

CO28RJ

Old Heath & Rowhedge

CO27LJ

Weston Road

CO28AE

Poppy Gardens

CO28DS

Foresight Road

CO28YY

Cannock Mill Rise

CO28HY

Commerce Way

CO12ER

Old Heath Road

CO28BW

Old Heath Road

CO28DJ

Wick Road

CO28DY

Whitehall Close

CO28RX

Stalin Road

CO57EJ

Colne Rise

CO27LZ

Brookside Close

CO57FD

Church Road

CO12FE

Parsons Lane

CO12GS

Philbrick Close

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