Postcode CO1 2BN is located in an urban city, within the New Town and Christ Church ward of Colchester in the East of England region, and forms part of the New Town & Hythe area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 77.9 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 Colchester Town located about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is St Botolph's Priory Grounds.
New Town & Hythe has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,142 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
New Town & Hythe has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 77.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.1% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 191 ft away from CO1 2BN.
New Town & Hythe near CO1 2BN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Colchester Town located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Colchester Town | N/A | Walking directions to Colchester Town |
| 0.8 mi | Hythe (Essex) | N/A | Walking directions to Hythe (Essex) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | St Botolph's Priory Grounds | Small | Walking directions to St Botolph's Priory Grounds |
Based on 198 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in New Town and Christ Church area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,000 up to £1,255,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £740,000 |
| Flats | 52 | £207,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £310,000 |
| Terraced | 86 | £247,500 |
10 year median price trend in New Town and Christ Church
In the CO1 2BN postcode area, located within New Town & Hythe, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CO1 2BN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Aldi | Magdalen Street, Colchester, CO1 2FJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | Winnock Stores | 93 Winnock Road, Colchester, CO1 2BQ | Walking directions to Winnock Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 95-97 Magdalen Street, Colchester, CO1 2LA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Military Road, Colchester, CO1 2AN | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Corner Shop | Barrack Street, Colchester, CO1 2LA | Walking directions to Corner Shop |
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.