Affluence in CO2 7EF
How CO2 7EF ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- New Town & Hythe
- Council
- Colchester
- Region
- East of England
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,259 (2024)
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How well off CO2 7EF is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the CO2 7EF area scores 4.0 out of 10, placing it more deprived than most of England. Its lowest-scoring category is crime (2.0 out of 10). Scores are ranked within England only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.
- Crime2.0
- Older people in low-income households2.0
- Income3.0
- Living environment3.0
- Employment4.0
- Children in low-income families4.0
- Health and disability5.0
- Education and skills7.0
- Barriers to housing and services9.0
Household income
Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.
Who is in work
67.2% of adults in the CO2 7EF area are in work, above the England average of 55.7%. 11% are retired and 7.4% are full-time students.
Social grade
37.4% of adults in the CO2 7EF area work in managerial or professional jobs, above the England average of 33.2%.
Highest qualification
41.6% of adults in the CO2 7EF area hold a degree or equivalent, above the England average of 33.9%. 12.7% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around CO2 7EF (New Town & Hythe) (about 2,259 residents).
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.