Postcode CO5 7EP is located in a rural town, 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 very low crime levels, with around 26.7 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 Wivenhoe located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Pearson's Quay.
Old Heath & Rowhedge has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,358 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.
Old Heath & Rowhedge has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 20.2% 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 CO5 7EP.
Old Heath & Rowhedge near CO5 7EP 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 CO5 7EP postcode area, located within Old Heath & Rowhedge, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.