Postcode CO1 2SH is located in an urban city, within the Greenstead area of Colchester in the East of England region, and forms part of the Greenstead area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 174.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Greenstead is £43,876 per year. The median sale price in Greenstead is £260,500 (around £295 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £193,750 and £320,000. The nearest station is Hythe (Essex), about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Greenstead Park.
Greenstead has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,531 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Greenstead has a very high crime rate, with approximately 174.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 39.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Greenstead is £43,876 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 18 ft away from CO1 2SH.
Greenstead near CO1 2SH 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Hythe (Essex) | N/A | Walking directions to Hythe (Essex) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Greenstead Park | Large | Walking directions to Greenstead Park |
| 0.3 mi | St. Andrews Park | Small | Walking directions to St. Andrews Park |
| 0.4 mi | Love Hill Lawn | Small | Walking directions to Love Hill Lawn |
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £260,500 (about £295 per square foot) in Greenstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £101,000 up to £485,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £395,000 | £316 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £292,000 | £313 |
| Terraced | 22 | £227,500 | £289 |
| Flats | 23 | £145,000 | £236 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £276,250 | £130,000 | £199,995 | £205,000 |
| 2017 | £305,000 | £145,000 | £225,000 | £194,000 |
| 2018 | £302,500 | £164,500 | £229,000 | £211,000 |
| 2019 | £305,000 | £151,000 | £227,000 | £200,000 |
| 2020 | £327,500 | £159,000 | £228,000 | £214,500 |
| 2021 | £350,000 | £152,000 | £264,500 | £233,750 |
| 2022 | £367,000 | £175,000 | £271,000 | £270,000 |
| 2023 | £345,000 | £165,000 | £269,000 | £245,000 |
| 2024 | £400,000 | £132,500 | £280,000 | £250,000 |
| 2025 | £365,000 | £162,500 | £280,000 | £246,000 |
| 2026 | £405,000 | £145,000 | £300,000 | £220,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £270 | £217 | £238 | £223 |
| 2017 | £267 | £235 | £286 | £230 |
| 2018 | £294 | £257 | £287 | £239 |
| 2019 | £283 | £264 | £283 | £225 |
| 2020 | £301 | £233 | £279 | £268 |
| 2021 | £292 | £287 | £284 | £276 |
| 2022 | £334 | £253 | £339 | £327 |
| 2023 | £377 | £264 | £343 | £307 |
| 2024 | £295 | £237 | £304 | £308 |
| 2025 | £314 | £244 | £316 | £297 |
| 2026 | £314 | £219 | £330 | £230 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CO1 2SH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb 2026 | 188, Greenstead Road, Colchester, CO1 2SQ | Terraced | Freehold | £192,000 | |
| 07 Oct 2025 | 172, Greenstead Road, Colchester, CO1 2SQ | Detached | Freehold | £272,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 194, Greenstead Road, Colchester, CO1 2SQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | 32, Howe Close, Colchester, CO4 3XD | Flats | Leasehold | £111,500 | |
| 18 Nov 2025 | 70, Howe Close, Colchester, CO4 3XD | Detached | Freehold | £260,000 |
In the CO1 2SH postcode area, located within Greenstead, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Unity Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Jun 2025. | |
| 0.7 mi | Secondary | Colchester Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Mar 2023. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Kendall Church of England Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Jun 2025. |
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CO1 2SH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco | Greenstead Road, Colchester, CO1 2TE | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.4 mi | Hythe Convenience Store | Hythe Quay, Colchester, CO2 8JD | Walking directions to Hythe Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 24-26 Hunwicke Road, Colchester, CO4 3XZ | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Starry Mart | Caelum Drive, Colchester, CO2 8FN | Walking directions to Starry Mart |
Annual council tax rates for Colchester district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CO1 2SH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Daryl Swain
Greenstead - Elected 7 May 2026
Pam Cox
Colchester - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CO1 2SH records about 174 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around CO1 2SH in Greenstead is £260,500 (about £295 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to CO1 2SH, including Unity Primary Academy (Good), Colchester Academy (Good) and Kendall Church of England Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CO1 2SH is Hythe (Essex), about 190 m away.
CO1 2SH scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,531 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Colchester covering CO1 2SH is Pam Cox (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Daryl Swain (Reform UK).