Postcode CO1 2BU 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 102.6 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is St Botolph's Priory Grounds.
New Town & Hythe has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,143 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
New Town & Hythe has a high crime rate, with approximately 102.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 5.3% 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 206 ft away from CO1 2BU.
New Town & Hythe near CO1 2BU 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Colchester Town | N/A | Walking directions to Colchester Town |
| 0.7 mi | Hythe (Essex) | N/A | Walking directions to Hythe (Essex) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | St Botolph's Priory Grounds | Small | Walking directions to St Botolph's Priory Grounds |
| 0.4 mi | Love Hill Lawn | Small | Walking directions to Love Hill Lawn |
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 2BU postcode area, located within New Town & Hythe, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CO1 2BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | 95-97 Magdalen Street, Colchester, CO1 2LA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Corner Shop | Barrack Street, Colchester, CO1 2LA | Walking directions to Corner Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 89 Wimpole Road, Colchester, CO1 2DB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Barrack Store | Brook Street, Colchester, CO1 2LJ | Walking directions to Barrack Store |
| 0.1 mi | Winnock Stores | 93 Winnock Road, Colchester, CO1 2BQ | Walking directions to Winnock Stores |
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.