Postcode CO2 8BE 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.2 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 1.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Old Heath & Rowhedge has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,405 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Old Heath & Rowhedge has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 17.5% 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 8BE.
Old Heath & Rowhedge near CO2 8BE 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 8BE postcode area, located within Old Heath & Rowhedge, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CO2 8BE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Coop Daily | 193 Old Heath Road, Colchester, CO2 8AT | Walking directions to Coop Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Old Heath Convenience Store | 218a Old Heath Road, Colchester, CO2 8AU | Walking directions to Old Heath Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | 118 Abbot's Road, Colchester, CO2 8BG | Walking directions to Lidl |
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.