Postcode CO2 7ER 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.9 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 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
New Town & Hythe has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,372 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
New Town & Hythe has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 15.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in New Town & Hythe is £50,962 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CO2 7ER.
New Town & Hythe near CO2 7ER 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 |
| 1 mi | Hythe (Essex) | N/A | Walking directions to Hythe (Essex) |
Based on 217 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in New Town and Christ Church area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,000 up to £1,150,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 55 | £197,500 |
| Detached | 19 | £740,000 |
| Terraced | 99 | £248,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £329,000 |
10 year median price trend in New Town and Christ Church
In the CO2 7ER postcode area, located within New Town & Hythe, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CO2 7ER
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier Express | Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 7EU | Walking directions to Premier Express |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Magdalen Street, Colchester, CO1 2FJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Faiskee Oriental Supermarket | 30 St Botolphs Street, Colchester, CO2 7EA | Walking directions to Faiskee Oriental Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Winnock Stores | 93 Winnock Road, Colchester, CO1 2BQ | Walking directions to Winnock Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Tara Traders | 2 Osborne Street, Colchester, CO2 7DP | 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.
Elected local representatives for CO2 7ER, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kayleigh Rippingale
New Town & Christ Church - Elected 7 May 2026
Pam Cox
Colchester - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.