Postcode CO2 7LZ 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 87.0 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 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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 87.0 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 7LZ.
New Town & Hythe near CO2 7LZ 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Colchester Town | N/A | Walking directions to Colchester Town |
| 0.8 mi | Hythe (Essex) | N/A | Walking directions to Hythe (Essex) |
Based on 164 recent sales, the median property price is £270,500 in Old Heath and The Hythe area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,750 up to £525,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £360,000 |
| Flats | 40 | £149,375 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £320,000 |
| Terraced | 63 | £275,000 |
10 year median price trend in Old Heath and The Hythe
In the CO2 7LZ postcode area, located within New Town & Hythe, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CO2 7LZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Russell Stores | 19 Stalin Road, Colchester, CO2 8SR | Walking directions to Russell Stores |
| 0.3 mi | St Georges Stores | Canterbury Road, Colchester, CO2 7RX | Walking directions to St Georges Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 118 Abbot's Road, Colchester, CO2 8BG | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Local | Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 7QR | Walking directions to Co-op Local |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Military Road, Colchester, CO1 2AN | Walking directions to Premier |
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.