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 90.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Old Heath & Rowhedge is £42,600 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 90.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Old Heath & Rowhedge is £42,600 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.
Based on 159 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Old Heath and The Hythe area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,750 up to £525,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £385,000 |
| Flats | 40 | £146,875 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £315,000 |
| Terraced | 62 | £272,500 |
10 years 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.