Old Heath Road, Colchester
House prices, sold prices and local information for CO1 2EX, CO2 8AX, CO2 8BW.
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At a glance
169 property sales on Old Heath Road, Colchester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 7 homes sold here for an average of £329,786. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £273,923. Average sale prices rose from £196,214 in 2016 to £328,083 in 2026 (+67%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 8% below the Colchester average of £356,821 over the same period. 36 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 32 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 48% semi-detached, 34% terraced, 9% detached. Recorded sale prices on Old Heath Road range from £98,500 to £467,500. 91% of homes sold here were freehold and 9% leasehold. Of 573 streets in Colchester with at least two sales in the last year, Old Heath Road ranks 291st for average price.
House prices on Old Heath Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all CO1 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 91% freehold and 9% leasehold across 187 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 81 | £273,923 | 20 Aug 2026 |
| Terraced | 57 | £231,026 | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Detached | 16 | £362,688 | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Flat | 15 | £164,467 | 6 Jan 2025 |
Sold prices on Old Heath Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 144, Old Heath Road CO1 2EY | 21 Aug 2026 | £240,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 304, Old Heath Road CO2 8BW | 20 Aug 2026 | £305,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 25, Old Heath Road CO1 2ES | 21 May 2026 | £326,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 127, Old Heath Road CO2 8AH | 27 Mar 2026 | £467,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 362, Old Heath Road CO2 8DD | 6 Mar 2026 | £380,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 338, Old Heath Road CO2 8DD | 25 Feb 2026 | £250,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 69, Old Heath Road CO1 2EX | 19 Dec 2025 | £340,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 146, Old Heath Road CO1 2EY | 24 Oct 2025 | £275,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 158, Old Heath Road CO2 8AG | 17 Oct 2025 | £325,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, Cannock Mill Court, Old Heath Road CO2 8AA | 14 Oct 2025 | £230,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 291, Old Heath Road CO2 8DG | 10 Oct 2025 | £325,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Cannock Mill Court, Old Heath Road CO2 8AA | 6 Oct 2025 | £228,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 123, Old Heath Road CO2 8AB | 1 Oct 2025 | £375,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, Old Heath Road CO1 2ES | 25 Sep 2025 | £340,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 76, Old Heath Road CO1 2HB | 17 Sep 2025 | £420,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 150, Old Heath Road CO2 8AG | 14 Aug 2025 | £445,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 80, Old Heath Road CO1 2HB | 20 Jun 2025 | £215,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 94, Old Heath Road CO1 2HB | 9 Jun 2025 | £275,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 85, Old Heath Road CO1 2EX | 30 May 2025 | £240,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 209, Old Heath Road CO2 8AY | 14 Mar 2025 | £365,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 152, Old Heath Road CO2 8AG | 28 Feb 2025 | £285,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 296, Old Heath Road CO2 8BW | 28 Feb 2025 | £331,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 139, Old Heath Road CO2 8AH | 21 Feb 2025 | £330,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 180A, Old Heath Road CO2 8AQ | 18 Feb 2025 | £360,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 7, Colne View, Old Heath Road CO2 8DB | 6 Jan 2025 | £127,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 77, Old Heath Road CO1 2EX | 7 Nov 2024 | £275,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 124, Old Heath Road CO1 2HB | 28 Oct 2024 | £244,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 104, Old Heath Road CO1 2HB | 25 Oct 2024 | £275,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 79, Old Heath Road CO1 2EX | 22 Oct 2024 | £270,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 284, Old Heath Road CO2 8BW | 11 Oct 2024 | £220,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 6, Colne View, Old Heath Road CO2 8DB | 27 Sep 2024 | £162,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 246, Old Heath Road CO2 8AX | 30 Aug 2024 | £20,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 164, Old Heath Road CO2 8AG | 29 Aug 2024 | £310,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 93, Old Heath Road CO1 2EX | 16 Aug 2024 | £257,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 48, Old Heath Road CO1 2HD | 2 Aug 2024 | £325,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 19, Old Heath Road CO1 2ES | 15 Jul 2024 | £395,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 88, Old Heath Road CO1 2HB | 12 Jul 2024 | £270,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 63, Old Heath Road CO1 2EX | 14 Jun 2024 | £230,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 211, Old Heath Road CO2 8AY | 26 Apr 2024 | £270,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Flat 2, Millers House, 115, Old Heath Road CO2 8AB | 26 Mar 2024 | £431,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 108, Old Heath Road CO1 2HB | 30 Jan 2024 | £261,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 201, Old Heath Road CO2 8AY | 11 Jan 2024 | £300,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Flat 3, Millers House, 115, Old Heath Road CO2 8AB | 5 Dec 2023 | £411,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 291, Old Heath Road CO2 8DG | 17 Nov 2023 | £315,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 55, Old Heath Road CO1 2EX | 15 Nov 2023 | £276,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Old Heath Congregational Church, Old Heath Road CO2 8DZ | 13 Oct 2023 | £110,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 2, Cannock Mill Court, Old Heath Road CO2 8AA | 29 Sep 2023 | £197,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 185, Old Heath Road CO2 8AT | 15 Sep 2023 | £330,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 69, Old Heath Road CO1 2EX | 6 Sep 2023 | £250,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 147, Old Heath Road CO2 8AH | 7 Jul 2023 | £360,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 144, Old Heath Road | £220,000 (Jul 2021) → £240,000 (Aug 2026) | +9% over 5 yrs |
| 25, Old Heath Road | £325,000 (Jun 2021) → £326,000 (May 2026) | +0% over 5 yrs |
| 69, Old Heath Road | £250,000 (Sep 2023) → £340,000 (Dec 2025) | +36% over 2 yrs |
| 146, Old Heath Road | £220,000 (Dec 2020) → £275,000 (Oct 2025) | +25% over 5 yrs |
| 158, Old Heath Road | £221,500 (Feb 2016) → £325,000 (Oct 2025) | +47% over 10 yrs |
| 4, Cannock Mill Court, Old Heath Road | £160,000 (Jan 2017) → £179,500 (May 2020) → £230,000 (Oct 2025) | +44% over 9 yrs |
| 291, Old Heath Road | £232,000 (Nov 2019) → £315,000 (Aug 2021) → £315,000 (Nov 2023) → £325,000 (Oct 2025) | +40% over 6 yrs |
| 5, Cannock Mill Court, Old Heath Road | £145,000 (Jul 2018) → £228,000 (Oct 2025) | +57% over 7 yrs |
| 123, Old Heath Road | £282,750 (Dec 2022) → £375,000 (Oct 2025) | +33% over 3 yrs |
| 15, Old Heath Road | £275,000 (Nov 2016) → £190,000 (Jul 2018) → £236,000 (Feb 2019) → £340,000 (Sep 2025) | +24% over 9 yrs |
| 150, Old Heath Road | £325,000 (Jan 2017) → £445,000 (Aug 2025) | +37% over 9 yrs |
| 94, Old Heath Road | £210,000 (Mar 2016) → £230,000 (May 2021) → £275,000 (Jun 2025) | +31% over 9 yrs |
| 139, Old Heath Road | £248,000 (Apr 2021) → £330,000 (Feb 2025) | +33% over 4 yrs |
| 284, Old Heath Road | £185,000 (Nov 2020) → £220,000 (Oct 2024) | +19% over 4 yrs |
| 246, Old Heath Road | £145,000 (Aug 2017) → £20,000 (Aug 2024) | -86% over 7 yrs |
| 93, Old Heath Road | £220,000 (Oct 2017) → £257,000 (Aug 2024) | +17% over 7 yrs |
| 48, Old Heath Road | £220,500 (Feb 2019) → £325,000 (Aug 2024) | +47% over 5 yrs |
| 63, Old Heath Road | £200,000 (Dec 2016) → £230,000 (Jun 2024) | +15% over 8 yrs |
| 185, Old Heath Road | £210,000 (Dec 2021) → £266,000 (Jan 2022) → £299,000 (Sep 2022) → £330,000 (Sep 2023) | +57% over 2 yrs |
| 147, Old Heath Road | £280,000 (Jan 2020) → £360,000 (Jul 2023) | +29% over 3 yrs |
| 9, Old Heath Road | £315,000 (Jul 2019) → £387,500 (Dec 2022) | +23% over 3 yrs |
| 131, Old Heath Road | £265,000 (Aug 2018) → £360,000 (Aug 2022) | +36% over 4 yrs |
| 225A, Old Heath Road | £115,000 (Dec 2016) → £138,000 (Oct 2017) → £143,000 (Dec 2018) → £150,000 (Feb 2022) | +30% over 5 yrs |
| 292, Old Heath Road | £215,000 (May 2020) → £285,000 (Jan 2022) | +33% over 2 yrs |
| 204, Old Heath Road | £205,000 (Apr 2018) → £210,000 (Dec 2019) → £230,000 (Nov 2021) | +12% over 4 yrs |
| 153, Old Heath Road | £257,000 (May 2019) → £300,000 (Oct 2021) | +17% over 2 yrs |
| 312, Old Heath Road | £261,000 (Jul 2018) → £300,000 (Nov 2020) → £275,000 (Jun 2021) | +5% over 3 yrs |
| 342, Old Heath Road | £205,000 (Dec 2018) → £240,000 (Apr 2021) | +17% over 2 yrs |
| 200, Old Heath Road | £215,000 (May 2016) → £240,000 (Nov 2020) | +12% over 5 yrs |
| 237, Old Heath Road | £265,000 (Sep 2016) → £420,000 (Mar 2020) | +58% over 3 yrs |
Showing the 30 most recent of 36 homes with more than one sale.
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Crime and flood risk near Old Heath Road
Crime
575 crimes were reported within about a mile of Old Heath Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 240 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 77 |
| Public order | 54 |
| Shoplifting | 48 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 42 |
| Other theft | 31 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Old Heath Road is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- The tidal River Colne upstream of the Colne Barrier Flood alert area
- The Essex coast from Clacton to and including, St Peters Flat and the Colne and Blackwater estuaries Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Old Heath Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendall Church of England Primary School 209 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| St. George's School 609 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Old Heath Community Primary School 209 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Monkwick Junior School 234 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Monkwick Infant and Nursery School 149 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester 209 pupils | Primary Catholic | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.0 mi |
| Unity Primary Academy 432 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| The Thomas Lord Audley School 940 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.0 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Hythe (Essex) station 0.7 mi · 13 min walk
- Colchester Town station 0.9 mi · 18 min walk
- Colchester station 2.0 mi · 40 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Scarletts Road (opp, Old Heath Rd) 1 min walk
- Scarletts Road (adj, Old Heath Rd) 1 min walk
- Barn Hall Avenue (adj, Old Heath Rd) 2 min walk
- Canwick Grove (opp, Barn Hall Ave) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Abbey Field Medical Centre
Ypres Road, Colchester · 0.9 mi - Colchester Medical Practice
78 East Hill, Colchester · 1.0 mi - East Hill Surgery
78 East Hill, Colchester · 1.0 mi - Creffield Medical Group
Creffield Medical Centre, 15 Cavalry Road, Colchester · 1.2 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Old Heath Foodstore · 0.3 mi
- Lidl Lidl Abbots Road, Colchester · 0.4 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Wimpole Road Foodstore · 0.5 mi
- Spar PFS Spar-The Willows Colchester · 0.6 mi
Pharmacies
- The Hythe Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Boots · 0.5 mi
- Welpharm Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
Dentists
- Wimpole Road (dental Surgery) · 0.4 mi
- Mersea Road Dental Surgery · 0.9 mi
- Dentoworld · 1.0 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 6 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 4 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 57.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 30.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 11.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 919 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 68.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 15.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,966 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 99% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 99% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 84% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 86% | 92% |
Share of homes across Colchester with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Old Heath Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 87.4% | 87% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 5% | 3.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.7% | 2.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.6% | 5.1% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.2% | 1.5% |
Religion
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.9% | 44.3% |
| Christian | 39.5% | 44.4% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.2% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 2.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.7% | 85.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 14.3% | 14.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 27.7% | 32.2% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 22.4% | 19.5% |
| No qualifications | 17.5% | 15.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.8% | 14.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| Other qualifications | 2.6% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47% | 49.2% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 34.7% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 11.9% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 45.4% | 42.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 25% | 18.2% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 23.2% | 29.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 6.4% | 10.4% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Colchester.
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- Belvoir 1.1 mi
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