Postcode CO1 2WJ is located in an urban city, within the New Town and Christ Church ward of Colchester in the East of England region, and forms part of the New Town & Hythe area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 152.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in New Town & Hythe is £50,962 per year. The nearest station is Colchester Town located about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Castle Park.
New Town & Hythe has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,142 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
New Town & Hythe has a very high crime rate, with approximately 152.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 42.9% 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 per household in New Town & Hythe is £50,962 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 17 ft away from CO1 2WJ.
New Town & Hythe near CO1 2WJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Colchester Town located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Colchester Town | N/A | Walking directions to Colchester Town |
| 0.8 mi | Hythe (Essex) | N/A | Walking directions to Hythe (Essex) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Castle Park | Medium | Walking directions to Castle Park |
| 0.2 mi | St Botolph's Priory Grounds | Small | Walking directions to St Botolph's Priory Grounds |
Based on 188 recent sales, the median property price is £249,000 in New Town and Christ Church area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,000 up to £1,255,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £740,000 |
| Flats | 50 | £203,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £324,000 |
| Terraced | 81 | £247,500 |
10 year median price trend in New Town and Christ Church
In the CO1 2WJ postcode area, located within New Town & Hythe, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CO1 2WJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Aldi | Magdalen Street, Colchester, CO1 2FJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 95-97 Magdalen Street, Colchester, CO1 2LA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Winnock Stores | 93 Winnock Road, Colchester, CO1 2BQ | Walking directions to Winnock Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Corner Shop | Barrack Street, Colchester, CO1 2LA | Walking directions to Corner Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Tara Traders | Magdalen Street, Colchester, CO1 2JT | Walking directions to Tara Traders |
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: 16/01/2026.