Postcode CO1 2SW is located in an urban city, within the Greenstead area of Colchester in the East of England region, and forms part of the Parson's Heath area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 104.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Parson's Heath is £55,340 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 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is St. Andrews Park.
Parson's Heath has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,027 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Parson's Heath has a very high crime rate, with approximately 104.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.3% 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 per household in Parson's Heath is £55,340 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 282 ft away from CO1 2SW.
Parson's Heath near CO1 2SW 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 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 2SW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug 2026 | 84, Greenstead Road, Colchester, CO1 2SW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £317,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 76, Greenstead Road, Colchester, CO1 2SW | Detached | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2025 | 10, Hunting Gate, Colchester, CO1 2XF | Terraced | Freehold | £197,500 | |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 57, St Andrews Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3AJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £320,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 65, St Andrews Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3AJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £300,000 |
In the CO1 2SW postcode area, located within Parson's Heath, there are 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Unity Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Jun 2025. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 29 Nov 2022. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | St James the Great Church of England Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Sept 2019. |
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CO1 2SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Feel Local | 57 East Street, Colchester, CO1 2TQ | Walking directions to Feel Local |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | St Andrew's Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3HU | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | Greenstead Road, Colchester, CO1 2TE | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Daily | 185 Harwich Road, Colchester, CO4 3DB | Walking directions to Co-op Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Waitrose | St Andrew's Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3EQ | Walking directions to Waitrose |
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 2SW, 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 2SW records about 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around CO1 2SW in Greenstead is £260,500 (about £295 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to CO1 2SW, including Unity Primary Academy (Good), Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery (Good) and St James the Great Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CO1 2SW is Hythe (Essex), about 395 m away.
CO1 2SW scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,027 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 2SW is Pam Cox (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Daryl Swain (Reform UK).