Postcode CO1 2SJ is located in an urban city, within the Greenstead ward of Colchester in the East of England region , and forms part of the Parson's Heath area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 102.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Parson's Heath is £46,700 per year. The nearest station is Hythe (Essex) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is St. Andrews Park.
Parson's Heath has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,508 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Parson's Heath has a high crime rate, with approximately 102.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Parson's Heath is £46,700 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 166 ft away from CO1 2SJ.
Parson's Heath near CO1 2SJ has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £258,750 in Greenstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £477,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £410,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £149,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £283,375 |
| Terraced | 24 | £252,500 |
10 years price trend in Greenstead
In the CO1 2SJ postcode area, located within Parson's Heath, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.