Postcode CO5 7FD 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 103.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Old Heath & Rowhedge is £51,414 per year. The nearest station is Wivenhoe located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Old Heath & Rowhedge has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,501 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Old Heath & Rowhedge has a very high crime rate, with approximately 103.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 34.0% 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 per household in Old Heath & Rowhedge is £51,414 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CO5 7FD.
Old Heath & Rowhedge near CO5 7FD has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wivenhoe located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Wivenhoe | N/A | Walking directions to Wivenhoe |
Based on 165 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 in Old Heath and The Hythe area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,500 up to £788,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 30 | £155,000 |
| Detached | 19 | £385,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £325,000 |
| Terraced | 63 | £275,000 |
10 year median price trend in Old Heath and The Hythe
In the CO5 7FD postcode area, located within Old Heath & Rowhedge, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.
Elected local representatives for CO5 7FD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Lee Paul Scordis
Old Heath & The Hythe - Elected 7 May 2026
Bernard Jenkin
Harwich and North Essex - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.