Old Heath and The Hythe
Ward in Colchester, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.867, 0.931 |
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| OS grid ref: | TM 01 22 |
| Dialling code: | 01206 (Colchester) |
Old Heath and The Hythe sits immediately east of Colchester town centre in north‑east Essex, with the lower reaches of the River Colne and former quays shaping its character. The ward mixes tight rows of Victorian and interwar terraces with pockets of later housing, and the riverside and industrial past give the area a distinct, slightly gritty waterside feel compared with the historic core of Colchester.
Historically connected to shipping, boatbuilding and local trades, the neighbourhood retains a strong working‑class identity and active community life, with community centres, local shops and occasional regeneration projects aimed at improving facilities. Its proximity to the town centre means residents have good access to services and employment, while ongoing changes reflect both economic challenges and local pride in a place with a long municipal and maritime story in England.
Postcode districts covering Old Heath and The Hythe
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 23.6 miles38 km
- Ipswich 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Colchester 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Chelmsford 21.3 miles34.2 km
- Braintree 16.1 miles26 km
- Clacton-on-Sea 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Wickford 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Rayleigh 23.5 miles37.8 km
- Felixstowe 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Witham 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Sudbury 14.3 miles23 km
- Maldon 13.7 miles22 km
Neighbouring places
- Rowhedge Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- East Donyland Parish 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Berechurch Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Wivenhoe Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Greenstead Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- High Park Corner Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- New Town and Christ Church Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Fingringhoe Built-up area 1.8 miles3 km
- Shrub End Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Castle Ward 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Elmstead Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Langenhoe and Abberton Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
Example postcodes in Old Heath and The Hythe
CO5 7DQ, CO1 2GZ, CO5 7DL, CO2 8BL, CO2 8DN, CO1 2GJ, CO2 8AE, CO5 7DZ, CO2 8SN … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 22.7 miles36.6 km
- Stansted Airport 29.7 miles47.8 km
- Wivenhoe Railway Station 1.2 miles2 km
- Hythe (Essex) Railway Station 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Colchester Bus Station 1.9 miles3.1 km
Hotels near Old Heath and The Hythe Ad
- Wivenhoe House Hotel 4 1.2 miles2 km
- Greyfriars 4 2 miles3.2 km
- The Courthouse Inn 3 4.5 miles7.2 km
- The George Hotel 4 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Colchester Boutique Hotel 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Best Western the Rose & Crown Hotel 3 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Talbooth House & Spa 4 6.6 miles10.7 km
- The Lion 5 8 miles12.9 km
- North Hill Hotel 4 2.3 miles3.6 km
- St Nicholas Hotel 2 miles3.2 km
Schools in Old Heath and The Hythe
- Kendall C of E Primary School Primary
- Old Heath Community Primary School Primary
- St Lawrence C of E Primary School, Rowhedge Primary
Local points of interest
- University of Essex University 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Berechurch Hall Estate 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Roman Circus visitor centre Museum 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 4.2 miles6.7 km
- West Mersea Beach Beach 6.4 miles10.3 km
- East Anglian Railway Museum Museum 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Coggeshall Abbey Historic site 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Saint Peters Chapel Archaeological site 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Marks Hall Estate 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Pedlars Wood Forest 14 miles22.5 km
- Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harbour 14.8 miles23.9 km
- Cressing Road Stadium 15.3 miles24.6 km