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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Commerce Park
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Waterside Lane
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Hythe Quay
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Horrocks Close
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Oxton Close
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Edward Paxman Gardens
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Grange Farm Road
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Cavendish Avenue
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Clearwater
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Abbot's Road
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Cheveling Road
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Speedwell Road
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Rowhedge Road
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Churchill Way
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Church Hill
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Fingringhoe Road
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Old Heath Road
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Rowhedge Road
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Waterside Lane
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Albany Gardens
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Mersea Road
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Old Heath & Rowhedge
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Ferrymen Drive
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Head Street
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Old Heath Road
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Recreation Road
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Hythe Hill
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Gilberd Road
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Speedwell Road
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Cheveling Road
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Hatcher Crescent
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Conder Way
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Stalin Road
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Littlebury Gardens
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Mountbatten Drive
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Geoff Seaden Close
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Geoff Seaden Close
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Swallowdale
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Old Heath Road
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Commerce Way
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Ladbrook Drive
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Barn Hall Avenue
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Bridge Row
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Bridge Row
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Chapel Street
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Hythe Quay
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D'arcy Heights
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Distillery Lane
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Abbot's Road
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Bourne Road
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Ladbrook Drive
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Horrocks Close
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Church Street
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Marsh Crescent
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Lenz Close
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Whitehall Close
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Eaton Mews
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Old Heath Road
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Unity Close
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Wetzlar Court
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Church Street
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High Street
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Peache Road
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Peache Road
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Edward Paxman Gardens
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Pembroke Close
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Cavendish Avenue
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Distillery Lane
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Nautical Way
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Ashurst Close
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Farrington Close
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Bell Close
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Rowhedge Road
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Hilltop Close
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Mersea Road
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Avignon Close
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Rowhedge Wharf Road
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Sanderson Mews
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Hill View Close
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Farrington Close
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Cavendish Avenue
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Grange Way
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Rowhedge Wharf Road
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Rowhedge Road