Town Pop. 113

Living in Tye Green (Colchester): Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Tye Green (Colchester) is 41/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 40/100 versus a median of 60/100. That makes it the 15th highest-scoring of the 18 places in the CO6 postcode district.

It scores 7 points below the CO6 postcode district as a whole, which averages 48/100. That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see CO6 postcode district.

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Tye Green (Colchester) scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
690.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 39 crimes
↑ 936% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 482% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 1125% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 810% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 613% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Queen'S Head Road 9 crimes
  2. 2 Glebelands 8 crimes
  3. 3 Cooks Hill 7 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 6.698 · PM2.5 6.861 · PM10 12.215 µg/m³
72
Green Space 26
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
12

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
9
A&E departmentsColchester General Hospital2.4 mi
Ipswich Hospital15.4 mi
Broomfield Hospital21 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
Nearest GP surgeryMill Road Surgery2.5 mi
GP capacity2,557 patients per GP
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Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
40
Full fibre (FTTP)62.6%
available across Colchester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
66.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
66.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate61.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.6%Unemployed1.5%Retired24.5%Student3.5%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.4%Skilled & technical36.3%Routine & elementary18.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.7%Level 3 (A levels)19.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.9%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership79.9%
Among the least-deprived 40% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
Council tax Colchester · 2026-27
A £1,522
B £1,776
C £2,029
D £2,283
E £2,790
F £3,298
G £3,805
H £4,566
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
25
Colchester 3.2 mi
Colchester Town 4.3 mi
Hythe (Colchester) 4.7 mi
J8 M11 29.3 mi
J8A M11 29.6 mi
J8 M11 29.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Tye Green (Colchester) in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Boxted 44 1.2 mi away ⇄
Great Horkesley 52 1.2 mi away ⇄
Boxted Cross 40 1.8 mi away ⇄
Nayland 45 1.9 mi away ⇄
West Bergholt 48 2.6 mi away ⇄
Langham (Colchester) 44 2.9 mi away ⇄
Stoke-by-Nayland 45 3.1 mi away ⇄
Fordham (Colchester) 42 3.2 mi away ⇄
Leavenheath 39 3.6 mi away ⇄
Colchester 60 3.9 mi away ⇄
Eight Ash Green 47 4.1 mi away ⇄
Fox Street 45 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Tye Green (Colchester) a nice place to live?

Tye Green (Colchester) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Tye Green (Colchester) is 41/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Tye Green (Colchester)?

Tye Green (Colchester) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 78 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Tye Green (Colchester)

CO6 48 ⇄

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