A134 Colchester
1 address across 1 postcode (CO2), about 100 m long, classed as a a road. USRN 8900862.
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Colchester costs £2,283 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 82% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Hythe (Essex), about 600 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 340 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 3 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Colchester Medical Practice, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 620 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 36% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 110 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Colchester in 2026-27: Band D £2,283 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,522 | £1,776 | £2,029 | £2,283 | £2,790 | £3,297 | £3,805 | £4,566 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (41% of about 640 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- GASWORKS AND FORMER TIMBER DOCK, LAND NORTH AND SOUTH OF WHITEHALL ROAD, not permissioned (130 m)
- SCRUBLAND BETWEEN RIVER COLNE AND HYTHE QUAY OPPOSITE THE SPINNAKER P.H., not permissioned (150 m)
- BETWEEN ALBANY GARDENS AND DISTILERY LANE, (PART OF GAS WORKS AND TIMBER DOCK LAND), not permissioned (270 m)
- LAND COVERING HAWKINS ROAD FROM THE RIVER COLNE TO RAILWAY LINE UP TO HYTHE STATION ROAD, not permissioned (390 m)
- 26 HYTHE QUAY, not permissioned (390 m)
- GARDEN HOUSE. ADJACENT TO MAUDLYN ROAD. HYTHE QUAY, not permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- 28 HYTHE QUAY, not permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- LAND AND BUILDINGS BETWEEN KING EDWARD QUAY AND HAVEN ROAD SOUTH OF DISTILLERY LANE, not permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 10 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 13 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 0 low and 13 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: the postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 3 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO2 8JF | 91% | 82% | 82% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hythe (Essex) 433,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Colchester Town 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | |
| Colchester 3.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 37 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Albany Gardens Colchester | 260 m |
| Bus or coach station | Colchester North Park-and-Ride Mile End | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | East Mersea Ferry Landing | 10.5 km (6.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Priory Street Car Park | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | Roam Charging Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 38 km (24 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 47.7 km (30 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Colchester Medical Practice | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Hythe Pharmacy | 250 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wimpole Road (Dental Surgery) | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Oaks Hospital | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) |
| Police station | Essex Police | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest East of England Co-op OLD Heath Cashzone | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 720 m² | 340 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 7.0 ha | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 330 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8.3 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Grants Meadow Allotments 1.5 ha | 260 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 14 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Former Church of St Leonard at the Hythe, a listed building (Grade II*), 560 m (0.3 miles) north-west. 22 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Former Church of St Leonard at the Hythe | Listed building, Grade II* | 560 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Group of barrows at Annan Road | Scheduled monument | 580 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Bourne Mill | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) west |
| SE corner of Roman town in Easthill House Gardens | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Wivenhoe Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Colchester Castle Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery Pond | Lake or reservoir | 380 m south |
| Blythe Pond | Lake or reservoir | 770 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Bourne Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Clingoe Hill Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Hythe Marshes | Wetland | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Church Hill | Hill | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Colchester: see them on the Colchester page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendall Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Unity Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Old Heath Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St. George's School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St James the Great Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Colchester Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hazelmere Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 4–7 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starry Mart CO2 8FN | Retailers - other | 90 m | 5 Very good | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Divine Assembly Ministries CO2 8JB | Other catering premises | 100 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Knight Pavilion Restaurant CO2 8FU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2026 |
| Pizza Hut CO2 8FU | Other catering premises | 110 m | 5 Very good | 28 Aug 2026 |
| The Spinnaker Pub CO2 8JB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Kiddi Caru CO2 8JB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Fish Cart Ltd CO2 8JB | Retailers - other | 210 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bambu Vietnamese CO2 8GN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2026 |
| The Coffee Corner CO2 8JX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 6 Sep 2026 |
| Pizza Night Plus CO2 8FR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Hollywood CO1 2HP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 4 Good | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Woodlands Resource Centre CO1 2HJ | Other catering premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Subway CO2 8FR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Kendall Primary School CO1 2HH | School/college/university | 330 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Ykj African and Caribbean food CO2 8GL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 43 |
| Vehicle crime | 17 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Drugs | 8 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Bicycle theft | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Caelum Drive (60); On or near Supermarket (31); On or near Meachen Road (11); On or near Hatcher Crescent (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 26% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 36% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 11% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 27% | 17% |
| Private rented | 37% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 5% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 48% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 11% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 89% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- CO2 8JF: 1 address of 35 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Colne Causeway · Meachen Road · Hatcher Crescent · Hesper Road · Caelum Drive · Ship Wharf · Colne Causeway · Phoenix Court · Hardie's Point · Altbarn Road · Quayside Drive · Hythe Quay
All the streets in CO2 and across Colchester.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.