Postcode CO1 2GJ 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 very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 74.6 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 Hythe (Essex) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Love Hill Lawn.
New Town & Hythe has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,467 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
New Town & Hythe has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 74.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 24.6% 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 152 ft away from CO1 2GJ.
New Town & Hythe near CO1 2GJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 159 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Old Heath and The Hythe area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,750 up to £525,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £385,000 |
| Flats | 40 | £146,875 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £315,000 |
| Terraced | 62 | £272,500 |
10 years price trend in Old Heath and The Hythe
In the CO1 2GJ postcode area, located within New Town & Hythe, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.