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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

CO28TL

Regency Court

CO57ER

Albion Street

CO57HN

Head Street

CO12FE

Parsons Lane

CO12HF

Recreation Road

CO28AG

Old Heath Road

CO28BG

Abbots Road

CO28FZ

Edward Park

CO12NF

Hythe Hill

CO28BP

Cavendish Avenue

CO28HL

Commerce Park

CO28SH

Stalin Road

CO28YX

Whitehall Road

CO57EL

Parkfield Street

CO12HH

Recreation Road

CO28BH

Mountbatten Drive

CO28HT

Haven Road

CO28SP

Roosevelt Way

CO57HJ

Darkhouse Lane

CO57JD

Iona Walk

CO57DZ

Sunbeam Close

CO57EH

Colne Rise

CO57FA

Spinney Grove

CO12EZ

Scarletts Road

CO12HD

Old Heath Road

CO28BE

Abbots Road

CO28EZ

Distillery Lane

CO28JS

Hesper Road

CO12AX

Sadler Close

CO28TN

Canwick Grove

CO28TQ

Canwick Grove

CO57HP

Rectory Road

CO12FY

Edward Paxman Gardens

CO12NH

Hythe Hill

CO12NJ

Tarrett Drive

CO28EW

Rowhedge Road

CO28FU

Haven Road

CO57EW

Thanet Walk

CO28HE

Grange Way

CO28XA

Jackson Walk

CO57DQ

Coppice Road

CO28DD

Old Heath Road

CO28EE

Fingringhoe Road

CO57BB

Waterfront Promenade

CO57EE

Church Street

CO57JH

Fingringhoe Road

CO12ET

Old Heath and The Hythe

CO12GJ

Connaught Close

CO28AY

Old Heath Road

CO28DE

Cottage Drive

CO28JR

Hesper Road

CO28SS

Churchill Way

CO57HU

Ashurst Close

CO57FB

Woods Way

CO12NB

Hythe Hill

CO28DN

Speedwell Road

CO28EH

Fullers Road

CO28SU

Brittany Way

CO57BE

Regatta Walk

CO57DU

Copse Drive

CO57EQ

Taylors Road

CO57HW

West Street

CO12AU

Old Heath Road

CO12NT

Edward Paxman Gardens

CO28SA

Mulberry Avenue

CO28TS

Old Heath and The Hythe

CO28XW

Oak Tree Gardens

CO57EN

High Street

CO28SX

Roosevelt Way

CO28AZ

Abbots Road

CO28DU

Savill Road

CO28YB

Siena Mews

CO28YD

Tarragona Mews

CO57EU

Regent Street

CO12HG

Chandlers Row

CO27LS

Beche Road

CO28AA

Old Heath Road

CO28AR

Dorchester End

CO12NG

Hythe Hill

CO27LU

Sadler Close

CO28BY

Ranger Walk

CO28FL

Darcy Road

CO57EG

Taylors Road

CO28EA

Fingringhoe Road

CO57FE

North Wharf Close

CO28AH

Old Heath Road

CO28EN

Rowhedge Road

CO28TJ

Warwick Court

CO57EA

Regent Street

CO57JN

Oxton Close

CO12HA

Scarletts Road

CO12HU

Belmont Place

CO12NU

St Leonards Road

CO28DH

Cheveling Road

CO28HZ

Waterside Lane

CO28JU

Hythe Quay

CO57JJ

Oxton Close

CO12NL

Edward Paxman Gardens

CO28BT

Cavendish Avenue

CO28DA

Abbot's Road

Data Sources

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