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Old Heath and The Hythe

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 107 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

107

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Old Heath and The Hythe Population

12,762

Population density

1,476.2 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

59.4(+88%)

Anti-social behaviour

12.62(+9%)

Shoplifting

12.3(+80%)

Criminal damage and arson

10.66(+68%)

Vehicle crime

10.11(+130%)

East of England average

Demographics

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

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

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 165 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 in Old Heath and The Hythe area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,500 up to £788,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	30	£155,000	£123,375	£140,000	£184,750	£241,600
Detached	19	£385,000	£298,800	£338,750	£503,000	£708,800
Semi-Detached	53	£325,000	£211,500	£270,000	£342,500	£414,000
Terraced	63	£275,000	£210,500	£248,000	£313,750	£388,000

10 years median price trend in Old Heath and The Hythe

All postcodes in Old Heath and The Hythe

CO12NE

Standard Road

CO57EX

Church Street

CO12LB

Recreation Road

CO12HP

Smiths Field

CO57HN

Head Street

CO57JA

Donyland Way

CO28JP

Maria Court

CO12GY

Haddon Park

CO12HB

Old Heath Road

CO57EP

Paget Road

CO57JS

Chapel Street

CO57HR

Rectory Road

CO12PU

Neptune Court

CO57DH

Bridge Row

CO57EA

Regent Street

CO12EY

Old Heath Road

CO28HR

Commerce Way

CO12GW

Geoff Seaden Close

CO28TQ

Canwick Grove

CO12FE

Parsons Lane

CO28AZ

Abbots Road

CO12FY

Edward Paxman Gardens

CO28JS

Hesper Road

CO28DJ

Wick Road

CO28DH

Cheveling Road

CO28TE

Barn Hall Avenue

CO28DX

Speedwell Road

CO57ER

Albion Street

CO27LJ

Weston Road

CO12GJ

Connaught Close

CO57JE

Fingringhoe Road

CO28HS

Commerce Way

CO28AY

Old Heath Road

CO28TD

Barn Hall Avenue

CO57FE

North Wharf Close

CO28GU

Heath Business Park

CO57BA

Maritime Approach

CO57FD

Church Road

CO12FT

Port Lane

CO28BB

Darcy Road

CO12HF

Recreation Road

CO28BT

Cavendish Avenue

CO28DR

Foresight Road

CO28HH

Commerce Way

CO12NR

Charles Place

CO28AA

Old Heath Road

CO28TL

Regency Court

CO27LR

Gilberd Road

CO27LZ

Brookside Close

CO57EW

Thanet Walk

CO28HT

Haven Road

CO57EG

Taylors Road

CO12WS

St Leonard's Road

CO28HY

Commerce Way

CO57HQ

High Street

CO28WA

Whitehall Road

CO28DW

Speedwell Road

CO28EN

Rowhedge Road

CO28EL

Rowhedge Road

CO28SQ

Stalin Road

CO57DX

Rowhedge Wharf Road

CO57DZ

Sunbeam Close

CO28SP

Roosevelt Way

CO57JH

Fingringhoe Road

CO28RJ

Faulds Walk

CO28RP

Mersea Road

CO28RR

Sargeant Close

CO57HG

High Street

CO57HU

Ashurst Close

CO28BU

Clearwater

CO28JB

Hythe Quay

CO28AB

Old Heath Road

CO12HD

Old Heath Road

CO57HL

Head Street

CO12ES

Old Heath Road

CO28AU

Old Heath Road

CO28JD

Meachen Road

CO28BX

Flanders Field

CO28AL

Grange Farm Road

CO57EJ

Colne Rise

CO28TS

Old Heath and The Hythe

CO57HZ

Heath Road

CO57JD

Iona Walk

CO12ET

Old Heath and The Hythe

CO28SL

Stalin Road

CO28FL

Darcy Road

CO28EP

Bell Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

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Property prices in Old Heath and The Hythe

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