Postcode CO2 8AJ 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 Old Heath & Rowhedge area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Old Heath & Rowhedge is £51,414 per year. The nearest station is Hythe (Essex) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Old Heath & Rowhedge has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,329 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Old Heath & Rowhedge has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Old Heath & Rowhedge is £51,414 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CO2 8AJ.
Old Heath & Rowhedge near CO2 8AJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hythe (Essex) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Hythe (Essex) | N/A | Walking directions to Hythe (Essex) |
Based on 165 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 in Old Heath and The Hythe area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,500 up to £788,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 30 | £155,000 |
| Detached | 19 | £385,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £325,000 |
| Terraced | 63 | £275,000 |
10 year median price trend in Old Heath and The Hythe
In the CO2 8AJ postcode area, located within Old Heath & Rowhedge, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CO2 8AJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Old Heath Convenience Store | 218a Old Heath Road, Colchester, CO2 8AU | Walking directions to Old Heath Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | East of England CO-OP | 193 Old Heath Road, Colchester, CO2 8AT | Walking directions to East of England CO-OP |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Haven Road, Colchester, CO2 8JB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | C Store | Quayside Drive, Colchester, CO2 8GT | Walking directions to C Store |
| 0.4 mi | Hythe Convenience Store | Hythe Quay, Colchester, CO2 8JD | Walking directions to Hythe Convenience Store |
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 8AJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Lee Paul Scordis
Old Heath & The Hythe - Elected 7 May 2026
Bernard Jenkin
Harwich and North Essex - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.