Postcode CO1 2SP 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 99.0 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 0.2 miles away. There are 11 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 99.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 18.1% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 243 ft away from CO1 2SP.
Parson's Heath near CO1 2SP has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hythe (Essex) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Hythe (Essex) | N/A | Walking directions to Hythe (Essex) |
| 0.9 mi | Colchester Town | N/A | Walking directions to Colchester Town |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 93 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Greenstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £485,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £400,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £150,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £280,000 |
| Terraced | 26 | £240,250 |
10 year median price trend in Greenstead
In the CO1 2SP postcode area, located within Parson's Heath, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CO1 2SP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | Greenstead Road, Colchester, CO1 2TE | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | @M.Y.Convenience | 57 East Street, Colchester, CO1 2TQ | Walking directions to @M.Y.Convenience |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | St Andrews Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3HU | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Daily | 185 Harwich Road, Colchester, CO4 3DB | Walking directions to Co-op Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Key Store | Artillery Street, Colchester, CO1 2LP | Walking directions to Key Store |
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.