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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

CO28DL

Cheveling Road

CO28DT

Speedwell Road

CO28EJ

Rowhedge Road

CO28SR

Churchill Way

CO57EB

Church Hill

CO12NP

Hythe Hill

CO28HW

Waterside Lane

CO28HX

Commerce Park

CO28TW

Horrocks Close

CO28AL

Grange Farm Road

CO28BU

Clearwater

CO57HY

Rectory Road

CO28FQ

Hull House Mews

CO28TT

Old Heath and The Hythe

CO28AB

Old Heath Road

CO28ED

Fingringhoe Road

CO28HQ

Albany Gardens

CO28RU

Mersea Road

CO57BU

Ferrymen Drive

CO57HL

Head Street

CO12HJ

Recreation Road

CO12PU

Neptune Court

CO27LT

Bourne Road

CO27LX

Gilberd Road

CO28DW

Speedwell Road

CO28JL

Hatcher Crescent

CO12EY

Old Heath Road

CO28DP

Speedwell Road

CO28JN

Conder Way

CO28SG

Stalin Road

CO28TB

Littlebury Gardens

CO28YG

Tortosa Close

CO28SZ

Barn Hall Avenue

CO57BA

Maritime Approach

CO57JS

Chapel Street

CO12GW

Geoff Seaden Close

CO12GX

Haddon Park

CO28BD

Swallowdale

CO28DB

Old Heath Road

CO28HR

Commerce Way

CO28RN

Ladbrook Drive

CO57DH

Bridge Row

CO12NS

Spurgeon Street

CO28BA

Darcy Road

CO28JB

Hythe Quay

CO28RW

Ladbrook Drive

CO28SB

Normandy Avenue

CO57EX

Church Street

CO28RL

Abbots Road

CO57JQ

Marsh Crescent

CO28AS

Eaton Mews

CO28DG

Old Heath Road

CO12FP

Lenz Close

CO28AJ

Whitehall Close

CO28TA

Unity Close

CO28YE

Wetzlar Court

CO57EY

Church Street

CO57HQ

High Street

CO28AF

Pembroke Close

CO57HT

Hillview Close

CO12FR

Peache Road

CO12FS

Peache Road

CO12NQ

Hythe Hill

CO28BS

Cavendish Avenue

CO28EX

Distillery Lane

CO57BZ

Nautical Way

CO28EP

Bell Close

CO57DL

Marina Walk

CO57HR

Rectory Road

CO57HS

Hillview Close

CO12WT

Farrington Close

CO28AU

Old Heath Road

CO57JL

Fingringhoe Road

CO12GY

Haddon Park

CO28ER

Rowhedge Road

CO28FA

Hilltop Close

CO28RP

Mersea Road

CO28YH

Avignon Close

CO57HF

Sanderson Mews

CO28BQ

Viceroy Close

CO28HG

Grange Way

CO57DX

Rowhedge Wharf Road

CO28AW

Whitehall Close

CO28JW

Grange Farm Road

CO28SJ

Montgomery Close

CO28SQ

Stalin Road

CO28BN

Old Heath Road

Data Sources

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