Postcode CO2 7GH 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 Abbey Field area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 177.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.2× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Abbey Field is £75,534 per year. The nearest station is Colchester Town, about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area.
Abbey Field has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,226 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Abbey Field has a very high crime rate, with approximately 177.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Abbey Field is £75,534 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CO2 7GH.
Abbey Field near CO2 7GH 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Colchester Town | N/A | Walking directions to Colchester Town |
Based on 206 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 (about £314 per square foot) in New Town and Christ Church area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,750 up to £1,137,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £451,000 | £377 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £316,250 | £335 |
| Terraced | 105 | £245,000 | £319 |
| Flats | 50 | £196,250 | £284 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £314,995 | £173,995 | £309,000 | £212,500 |
| 2017 | £675,000 | £179,995 | £317,500 | £205,000 |
| 2018 | £361,000 | £167,500 | £290,000 | £210,000 |
| 2019 | £430,000 | £203,000 | £260,000 | £211,000 |
| 2020 | £537,500 | £160,000 | £300,000 | £205,000 |
| 2021 | £465,000 | £180,000 | £332,750 | £227,500 |
| 2022 | £700,000 | £195,000 | £348,500 | £250,000 |
| 2023 | £520,000 | £180,000 | £380,000 | £240,000 |
| 2024 | £600,000 | £188,000 | £342,000 | £250,000 |
| 2025 | £740,000 | £195,000 | £325,000 | £247,000 |
| 2026 | £360,000 | £179,000 | £325,000 | £233,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £308 | £255 | £265 | £240 |
| 2017 | £305 | £249 | £295 | £274 |
| 2018 | £313 | £273 | £290 | £263 |
| 2019 | £296 | £296 | £275 | £270 |
| 2020 | £311 | £258 | £291 | £264 |
| 2021 | £357 | £269 | £317 | £281 |
| 2022 | £388 | £305 | £341 | £324 |
| 2023 | £405 | £289 | £331 | £323 |
| 2024 | £369 | £292 | £353 | £319 |
| 2025 | £365 | £282 | £337 | £318 |
| 2026 | £407 | £274 | £319 | £321 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CO2 7GH.
In the CO2 7GH postcode area, located within Abbey Field, there are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CO2 7GH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 1 Layer Road, Colchester, CO2 7HN | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 42-46 Crouch Street, Colchester, CO3 3HH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Continental Supermarket | 14 Crouch Street, Colchester, CO3 3ES | Walking directions to Continental Supermarket |
| 0.5 mi | Iceland | St John's Walk Shopping Centre, Colchester, CO2 7AL | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.5 mi | Food Simply | 43A Head Street, Colchester, CO1 1NX | Walking directions to Food Simply |
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 7GH, 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
The area around CO2 7GH records about 178 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, public order and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around CO2 7GH in Abbey Field is £245,000 (about £314 per square foot) based on 206 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to CO2 7GH, including Hamilton Primary School (Outstanding), Colchester Prep & High School and St John's Green Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CO2 7GH is Colchester Town, about 986 m away.
CO2 7GH scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,226 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 CO2 7GH is Pam Cox (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kayleigh Rippingale (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.