Affluence in CO2 7EL
How CO2 7EL ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- New Town & Hythe
- Council
- Colchester
- Region
- East of England
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,671 (2024)
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How well off CO2 7EL is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the CO2 7EL area scores 2.0 out of 10, placing it among the most deprived fifth of England. Its lowest-scoring category is health and disability (1.0 out of 10). Scores are ranked within England only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.
- Health and disability1.0
- Crime1.0
- Older people in low-income households1.0
- Income2.0
- Education and skills2.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Employment3.0
- Barriers to housing and services3.0
- Living environment4.0
Household income
Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.
Who is in work
45.6% of adults in the CO2 7EL area are in work, below the England average of 55.7%. 6% are retired and 25.3% are full-time students.
Social grade
18.4% of adults in the CO2 7EL area work in managerial or professional jobs, well below the England average of 33.2%.
Highest qualification
27.1% of adults in the CO2 7EL area hold a degree or equivalent, below the England average of 33.9%. 15.1% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around CO2 7EL (New Town & Hythe) (about 1,671 residents).
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.