Postcode CO2 7LX is located in an urban city, within the Old Heath and The Hythe 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 86.4 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 Hythe (Essex) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Love Hill Lawn.
New Town & Hythe has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,032 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.
New Town & Hythe has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in New Town & Hythe is £43,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CO2 7LX.
New Town & Hythe near CO2 7LX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 149 recent sales, the median property price is £263,000 in Old Heath and The Hythe area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,750 up to £525,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £390,000 |
| Flats | 40 | £149,375 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £316,000 |
| Terraced | 59 | £270,000 |
10 years price trend in Old Heath and The Hythe
In the CO2 7LX postcode area, located within New Town & Hythe, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.