Postcode CO5 7JA 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89.2 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 0.7 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 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 high crime rate, with approximately 89.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.9% 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 7JA.
Old Heath & Rowhedge near CO5 7JA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wivenhoe located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Wivenhoe | N/A | Walking directions to Wivenhoe |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Pearson's Quay | Small | Walking directions to Pearson's Quay |
Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Old Heath and The Hythe area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,500 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 | 15 | £365,000 |
| Flats | 32 | £155,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £320,000 |
| Terraced | 60 | £270,500 |
10 year median price trend in Old Heath and The Hythe
In the CO5 7JA postcode area, located within Old Heath & Rowhedge, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CO5 7JA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Co-Op | Regent Street, Colchester, CO5 7EU | Walking directions to Co-Op |
| 0.4 mi | Rowhedge Village Food City | 4 High Street, Rowhedge, Colchester, CO5 7HG | Walking directions to Rowhedge Village Food City |
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: 16/01/2026.