Postcode CO2 8YP is located in an urban city, within the Greenstead ward of Colchester in the East of England region, and forms part of the Greenstead area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 108.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Greenstead is £33,900 per year. The nearest station is Hythe (Essex) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Love Hill Lawn.
Greenstead has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,696 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.
Greenstead has a high crime rate, with approximately 108.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 5.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 39.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Greenstead is £33,900 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 243 ft away from CO2 8YP.
Greenstead near CO2 8YP 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Hythe (Essex) | N/A | Walking directions to Hythe (Essex) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Love Hill Lawn | Small | Walking directions to Love Hill Lawn |
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Greenstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £485,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £400,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £150,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £280,000 |
| Terraced | 26 | £240,250 |
10 year median price trend in Greenstead
In the CO2 8YP postcode area, located within Greenstead, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CO2 8YP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Hythe Convenience Store | Hythe Quay, Colchester, CO2 8JD | Walking directions to Hythe Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Haven Road, Colchester, CO2 8JB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Greenstead Road, Colchester, CO1 2TE | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 mi | C Store | Quayside Drive, Colchester, CO2 8GT | Walking directions to C Store |
| 0.5 mi | The Mini Store | Annan Road, Colchester, CO4 3ZH | Walking directions to The Mini 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.