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Horkesley Heath, Langham & Dedham

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About

Horkesley Heath, Langham and Dedham lie within the Colchester borough, set in a largely agricultural landscape of fields, hedgerows and small woodlands. Horkesley Heath retains areas of open heath and commons with tracks and footpaths that link into the lane network. Langham sits on a series of country lanes and has a compact village core that opens onto farmland; local rights of way connect it to neighbouring parishes. Farming, seasonal oilseed and cereal crops, and pockets of pasture shape the pattern of land use across the area.

Dedham occupies the banks of the River Stour and its streets show a mixture of historic timber frames and later brick buildings clustered around the village green and church. The river runs close to the centre, with riverside meadows and a small bridge giving access to the towpath and floodplain; boats are often moored along that stretch in summer. Local services are limited to village shops, a pub and community facilities, with footpaths and bridleways used for walking and riding through the surrounding countryside.

Area overview

On average Horkesley Heath, Langham & Dedham has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Horkesley Heath, Langham & Dedham is £69,105 per year. There are 6 schools in Horkesley Heath, Langham & Dedham: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Horkesley Heath, Langham & Dedham is home to around 7,148 people, with a population density of about 151.2 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Horkesley Heath, Langham & Dedham Population
7,148
Population density
151.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.26(-33%)
Other theft
4.2(-23%)
Public order
3.08(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.8(-76%)
Burglary
2.38(-14%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,544
91.55%
Other White
161
2.25%
Indian
52
0.73%
Irish
51
0.71%
White and Asian (mixed)
47
0.66%
Total population: 7,148

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,116
36%
Level 3 (A level)
1,023
17.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
880
14.97%
No qualifications
875
14.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
528
8.98%
Total 16+ residents: 5,878

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,314
45.66%
Owns with a mortgage
1,013
35.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
237
8.23%
Social rents from council
153
5.32%
Other social rented
91
3.16%
Total households: 2,878

Property prices in Horkesley Heath, Langham & Dedham

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £470,000 in Horkesley Heath, Langham & Dedham area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £1,445,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Horkesley Heath, Langham & Dedham in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Horkesley Heath, Langham & Dedham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats3£259,500
Terraced9£238,000
Detached42£527,500
Semi-Detached17£410,000

10 years median price trend in Horkesley Heath, Langham & Dedham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Horkesley Heath, Langham & Dedham.

All postcodes in Horkesley Heath, Langham & Dedham

CO76EA

Birchwood Road

CO45TP

Work House Hill

CO64BU

London Road

CO76DH

Mill Lane

CO64TL

Blackbrook Road

CO76BE

Barkers Terrace

CO64BN

School Lane

CO64ED

Jonagold Drive

CO64BH

The Causeway

CO64HE

Green Lane

CO76HS

Ipswich Road

CO64ES

St Johns Crescent

CO76BT

The Heath

CO45RQ

Queens Head Road

CO45PU

Rectory Road

CO45QL

Spencers Piece

CO64BD

London Road

CO76EL

Long Road West

CO64EF

Keelers Way

CO64DZ

Old House Road

CO76HU

Old Ipswich Road

CO76ED

Birchwood Road

CO45HN

Straight Road

CO64HF

Glebelands

CO64BZ

London Road

CO45RL

Red House Lane

CO76BG

East Lane

CO45PX

Rectory Road

CO45SN

Sky Hall Hill

CO76AE

Manningtree Road

CO76HJ

High Street

CO76EN

Long Road West

CO45NE

Lodge Lane

CO45PY

Whalebone Corner

CO45PD

School Road

CO76BD

East Lane

CO45TE

Sky Hall Hill

CO64AB

The Causeway

CO64AW

Holly Lane

CO64EG

The Causeway

CO76BQ

East Lane

CO76EB

Birchwood Road

CO45HX

Langham Lane

CO64FJ

Braeburn Road

CO45TT

Work House Hill

CO76DU

Manningtree Road

CO45PS

Dedham Road

CO64EJ

The Causeway

CO45NZ

Chapel Road

CO45RG

Queens Head Road

CO64HA

Nayland Road

CO76DZ

Monks Lane

CO76AX

Coopers Lane

CO64EB

Pattinson Walk

CO64HJ

Spratts Marsh

CO47AE

Kiftsgate Walk

CO76AR

Forge Street

CO45NP

Moor Road

CO76AF

Manningtree Road

CO45NL

Park Lane

CO76AT

Crown Street

CO64FN

Gala Close

CO76DW

Manningtree Road

CO64BP

School Lane

CO64FT

Nevard Lane

CO45PB

School Road

CO76DX

Grove Hill

CO45RB

Straight Road

CO64FP

Monarch Lane

CO45QX

Straight Road

CO45NG

Turnpike Close

CO45PT

Langham Mill Lane

CO64AH

Crown Cottages

CO76EG

Ardleigh Road

CO64HH

Nayland Road

CO45NY

Chapel Road

CO76AL

Baytree Cottages

CO76EQ

Ardleigh Road

CO64HN

Exeter Close

CO45RJ

Holly Lane

CO45SS

Cooks Hill

CO64BB

Woodhouse Lane

CO64EE

Keelers Way

CO64AL

Boxted Church Road

CO76AZ

Castle Hill

CO76BW

Long Road East

CO45NA

Lodge Lane

CO45TR

Green Lane

CO64BA

Chilton Close

CO76AA

Royal Square

CO76AN

East View

CO45NW

Langham Lane

CO64TP

Blackbrook Road

CO45RT

Chapel Road

CO76AG

Crown Street

CO76HP

Gun Hill

CO45PH

Perry Lane

CO76EE

Ardleigh Road

CO45SB

Rural North

CO45RA

Straight Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.