Postcode CO2 8TR 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 93.2 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 Colchester Town located about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Garrison greensward.
Old Heath & Rowhedge has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,168 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 93.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 73.5% 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 8TR.
Old Heath & Rowhedge near CO2 8TR 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Colchester Town | N/A | Walking directions to Colchester Town |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Garrison greensward | Large | Walking directions to Garrison greensward |
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 8TR postcode area, located within Old Heath & Rowhedge, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CO2 8TR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Russell Stores | 19 Stalin Road, Colchester, CO2 8SR | Walking directions to Russell Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Baltika | 8 The Willows, Colchester, CO2 8PZ | Walking directions to Baltika |
| 0.2 mi | Willows Convenience Store | 14 The Willows, Colchester, CO2 8PZ | Walking directions to Willows Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 118 Abbot's Road, Colchester, CO2 8BG | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | St Georges Stores | Canterbury Road, Colchester, CO2 7RX | Walking directions to St Georges Stores |
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.