Postcode CO2 8TU 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 90.3 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 90.3 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 8TU.
Old Heath & Rowhedge near CO2 8TU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 149 recent sales, the median property price is £263,000 in Old Heath and The Hythe area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,750 up to £525,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £390,000 |
| Flats | 40 | £149,375 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £316,000 |
| Terraced | 59 | £270,000 |
10 years price trend in Old Heath and The Hythe
In the CO2 8TU postcode area, located within Old Heath & Rowhedge, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.