Postcode CO2 7LD 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in New Town & Hythe is £43,900 per year. The nearest station is Colchester Town located about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is St Botolph's Priory Grounds.
New Town & Hythe has a moderate 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 82.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.3% 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 of residents in New Town & Hythe is £43,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CO2 7LD.
New Town & Hythe near CO2 7LD 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Colchester Town | N/A | Walking directions to Colchester Town |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | St Botolph's Priory Grounds | Small | Walking directions to St Botolph's Priory Grounds |
Based on 198 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 £1,255,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £740,000 |
| Flats | 52 | £207,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £310,000 |
| Terraced | 86 | £247,500 |
10 year median price trend in New Town and Christ Church
In the CO2 7LD postcode area, located within New Town & Hythe, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CO2 7LD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Local | Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 7QR | Walking directions to Co-op Local |
| 0.2 mi | Premier Express | Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 7EU | Walking directions to Premier Express |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Military Road, Colchester, CO1 2AN | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | St Georges Stores | Canterbury Road, Colchester, CO2 7RX | Walking directions to St Georges Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Winnock Stores | 93 Winnock Road, Colchester, CO1 2BQ | Walking directions to Winnock Stores |
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.