Postcode CO2 7HT is located in an urban city, within the Shrub End ward of Colchester in the East of England region, and forms part of the Abbey Field area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Abbey Field is £57,900 per year. The nearest station is Colchester Town located about 1.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area.
Abbey Field has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,311 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.
Abbey Field has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 61.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 33.6% 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 of residents in Abbey Field is £57,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CO2 7HT.
Abbey Field near CO2 7HT 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £322,500 in Shrub End area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £990,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £415,000 |
| Flats | 24 | £189,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £333,750 |
| Terraced | 22 | £302,500 |
10 year median price trend in Shrub End
In the CO2 7HT postcode area, located within Abbey Field, there are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CO2 7HT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 1 Layer Road, Colchester, CO2 7HN | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Budgens | Drury Road, Colchester, CO2 7XA | Walking directions to Budgens |
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.