Threadneedle Street Dedham, Colchester
5 addresses across 2 postcodes (CO7), about 40 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 8902496.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (E: 1, F: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 C; Band D in Colchester costs £2,283 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 80% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Manningtree, about 3.9 km (2.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 10 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 5 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Constable Country Rural Medical Practice, about 3.2 km (2 miles) away.
- People: About 510 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 70% of households owned their home and 43% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 12 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 66 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (1); House, enclosed end-terrace (1). Built: before 1900 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
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 C (24% of about 780 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, DEDHAM. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 9.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: 4 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- Great House, High Street, Dedham, grade II*
- VALE BAKERY, grade II*
- GARDEN WALL TO FRONT OF DEDHAM HOUSE, grade II
- HOUSE AND SHOP WEST OF OLD EXCHANGE, grade II
- LITTLE GARTH COTTAGES, grade II
- SHEAD OF DINES, grade II
- THE COMPASSES, grade II
- THE LITTLE HOUSE, grade II
- THE OLD EXCHANGE, grade II
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
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: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 10 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO7 6HH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CO7 6HJ | 100% | 80% | 80% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Manningtree 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Mistley 64,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.4 km (4 miles) | |
| Hythe (Essex) 433,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.2 km (5.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Marlborough Head Dedham | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | Colchester North Park-and-Ride Mile End | 7.3 km (4.5 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mill Lane Dedham Car Park | 330 m |
| EV charging points | Roam Charging Station | 5.4 km (3.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 47.8 km (30 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 52.7 km (33 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Constable Country Rural Medical Practice | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dedham Pharmacy | 120 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dedham Dental Surgery | 50 m |
| Hospital | Hospital Liaison Team | 8.3 km (5.2 miles) |
| Police station | Suffolk Police - Capel St Mary Police Station | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest East of England Co-op Dedham Cashzone | 120 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 970 m² | 220 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Duchy Field 3.6 ha | 190 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,400 m² | 100 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Vale Bakery, a listed building (Grade II*), 20 m. 72 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 4 of them Grade I and 13 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Vale Bakery | Listed building, Grade II* | 20 m |
| Great House, High Street, Dedham | Listed building, Grade II* | 30 m |
| Shakespeare House | Listed building, Grade II* | 70 m north-east |
| The Sun Public House | Listed building, Grade II* | 100 m north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Fishpond Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| The Grove | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Coronation Copse | Wood | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Primrose Wood | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Judas Gap | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Great Hill | Hill | 2.7 km (1.6 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 5 |
2 of the street's 5 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stratford St Mary Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Bakery CO7 6HA | Retailers - other | 20 m | 5 Very good | 6 Sep 2026 |
| The Cabinet Room CO7 6HA | Retailers - other | 50 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Marlborough CO7 6DH | Other catering premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 6 Sep 2026 |
| The Dedham Centre Tea Rooms CO7 6AD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Jun 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (8); On or near Threadneedle Street (2); On or near School Lane (1); On or near Royal Square (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 70% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 43% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 11% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 39% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 49% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 43% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 35% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 18% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 43% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
Nearby streets
Princel Mews · Princel Lane · School Lane · Royal Square · Dedham Road · Brook Street · The Drift · Brook Street
All the streets in CO7 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.