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.
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).
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Philbrick Close
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Barn Hall Avenue
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Old Heath Road
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Abbot's Road
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Battlesbrook Road
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Grange Way
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Hatcher Crescent
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Whitehall Road
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Barn Hall Avenue
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Albion Street
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Chapel Street
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Recreation Road
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Connaught Close
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Eaton Mews
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Cavendish Avenue
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Commerce Park
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Albany Gardens
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Montgomery Close
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Roosevelt Way
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Whitehall Road
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Paget Road
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Darkhouse Lane
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Rowhedge Road
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Belmont Place
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Edward Paxman Gardens
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Old Heath Road
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Hythe Hill
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Tarrett Drive
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Hesper Road
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Abbot's Road
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Commerce Way
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Albany Gardens
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Haven Road
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Sunbeam Close
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Colne Rise
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Old Heath & Rowhedge
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Rowhedge Wharf Road
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Sadler Close
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Grange Way
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Canwick Grove
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Canwick Grove
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Old Heath & Rowhedge
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Coppice Road
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Rectory Road
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New Town & Hythe
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Connaught Close
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Hesper Road
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Old Heath Road
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Abbot's Road
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Cottage Drive
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Fullers Road
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Churchill Way
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Maritime Approach
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Church Street
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Coppice Road
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Ashurst Close
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Fingringhoe Road
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Hythe Hill
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Old Heath Road
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Edward Paxman Gardens
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Speedwell Road
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Fullers Road
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Mulberry Avenue
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Brittany Way
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Old Heath & Rowhedge
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D'arcy Road
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Rowhedge Wharf Road
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Copse Drive
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Head Street
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Taylor's Road
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Rectory Road
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Chandlers Row
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Abbot's Road
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Savill Road
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Roosevelt Way
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Mountbatten Drive
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Tarragona Mews
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Regent Street
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Edward Paxman Gardens
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Beche Road
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Sadler Close
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Old Heath Road
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Dorchester End
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Ranger Walk
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D'arcy Road
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Church Street
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Old Heath Road
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Old Heath Road
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Rowhedge Road
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Old Heath & Rowhedge
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Barn Hall Avenue
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Church Street
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Old Heath & Rowhedge
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Oxton Close
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Scarletts Road
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Belmont Place
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Hythe Hill
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Port Lane
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Cheveling Road
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Waterside Lane