6,221 people · median £268,500 · Colchester
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Sold price trend from Colchester +13.8%
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Old Heath is a neighbourhood in Essex with a population of 6,221. The median house price is £268,500, with 234 sales in the past 12 months and prices rising 13.8 per cent over five years.
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Detached homes fetch £390,000 typically, semi-detached £285,000, terraced £272,000, and flats £155,000. About 35 per cent of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Old Heath. The area has a median age of 39.9 years, with 53.8 per cent of homes owner-occupied. Air quality is moderate for both nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter. Broadband coverage is strong, with 98.8 per cent superfast access and 75.7 per cent gigabit-capable. The neighbourhood contains one conservation area (Distillery Pond) and five listed buildings. Governance is through Colchester City Council, with council tax for band D at £2,240.94 annually.
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