Postcode CO1 2AU is located in an urban city, within the Old Heath and The Hythe ward of Colchester in the East of England region, and forms part of the New Town & Hythe area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in New Town & Hythe is £43,900 per year. The nearest station is Hythe (Essex) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Love Hill Lawn.
New Town & Hythe has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,032 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.
New Town & Hythe has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 69.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in New Town & Hythe is £43,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CO1 2AU.
New Town & Hythe near CO1 2AU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hythe (Essex) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Hythe (Essex) | N/A | Walking directions to Hythe (Essex) |
| 0.7 mi | Colchester Town | N/A | Walking directions to Colchester Town |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Love Hill Lawn | Small | Walking directions to Love Hill Lawn |
Based on 164 recent sales, the median property price is £270,500 in Old Heath and The Hythe area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,750 up to £525,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £360,000 |
| Flats | 40 | £149,375 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £320,000 |
| Terraced | 63 | £275,000 |
10 year median price trend in Old Heath and The Hythe
In the CO1 2AU postcode area, located within New Town & Hythe, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CO1 2AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Russell Stores | 19 Stalin Road, Colchester, CO2 8SR | Walking directions to Russell Stores |
| 0.3 mi | St Georges Stores | Canterbury Road, Colchester, CO2 7RX | Walking directions to St Georges Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 89 Wimpole Road, Colchester, CO1 2DB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Military Road, Colchester, CO1 2AN | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | 118 Abbot's Road, Colchester, CO2 8BG | Walking directions to Lidl |
Annual council tax rates for Colchester district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.