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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 36 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
36
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
20.01(-36%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.06(-65%)
Other theft
3.78(-32%)
Public order
3.22(-38%)
Burglary
2.94(+6%)
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 69 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 in Horkesley Heath, Langham & Dedham area, with individual transactions ranging from £166,000 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
Detached48£565,500
Flats3£259,500
Semi-Detached11£375,000
Terraced7£280,000

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

CO64TF

Glenway Close

CO45HR

Accommodation Road

CO45HZ

Langham Lane

CO45NT

High Street

CO45NZ

Chapel Road

CO45PZ

Dedham Road

CO76HL

High Street

CO76HZ

Boxhouse Lane

CO45PP

Rectory Road

CO45QU

Straight Road

CO45QY

Straight Road

CO76DL

Colchester Road

CO76AL

Baytree Cottages

CO76HJ

High Street

CO45HS

Horkesley Road

CO45PW

Rectory Road

CO45QD

Water Lane

CO45SF

Cross Field Way

CO45SZ

Lower Farm Road

CO45PY

Whalebone Corner

CO45RA

Straight Road

CO76AS

Crown Street

CO76BB

East Lane

CO76BW

Long Road East

CO76HE

Princel Lane

CO76JD

Princel Mews

CO45QA

Low Lift Cottages

CO45TT

Work House Hill

CO45YN

Carters Hill

CO76AU

Crown Street

CO64AZ

Ramparts Close

CO64FT

Nevard Lane

CO76AE

Manningtree Road

CO45SQ

Songers Cottages

CO45TH

Church Road

CO64AS

Coach Road

CO64EZ

Ram Kuteer Drive

CO76AJ

Crown Street

CO45NR

Moor Road

CO45QT

Line Cottages

CO45TA

Sky Hall Hill

CO45XF

Whitehouse Close

CO76EQ

Ardleigh Road

CO76HF

School Lane

CO45ND

Lodge Lane

CO45SY

Church Street

CO45TB

Lower Farm Road

CO64ES

St Johns Crescent

CO45NE

Lodge Lane

CO45TL

Burnt Dick Hill

CO64BX

Tog Lane

CO64GA

Keelers Way

CO64HE

Green Lane

CO76BY

Long Road East

CO45JD

Discovery Way

CO45NL

Park Lane

CO64ER

Nayland Road

CO64EY

Keelers Way

CO76BU

The Heath

CO76DT

Grove Hill

CO76EP

Long Road West

CO45PE

Wick Road

CO45QG

Birchwood Road

CO76JA

Parney Heath

CO45PF

Wick Road

CO64AU

Ramparts Cottages

CO64DX

Coach Road

CO64EA

Tile House Lane

CO64TL

Blackbrook Road

CO45PU

Rectory Road

CO45RQ

Queens Head Road

CO64AD

The Causeway

CO64BB

Woodhouse Lane

CO64FE

Elstar Lane

CO64HG

Terrace Hall Chase

CO76EA

Birchwood Road

CO76HS

Ipswich Road

CO45NA

Lodge Lane

CO45PD

School Road

CO45RB

Straight Road

CO64BH

The Causeway

CO64EB

Pattinson Walk

CO64TU

Grantham Road

CO45PT

Langham Mill Lane

CO64HW

Millers Close

CO76AD

Brook Street

CO76HX

Birchwood Road

CO45HJ

Straight Road

CO45NN

Park Lane

CO45RN

Ellis Road

CO45QL

Spencers Piece

CO45RS

Chapel Road

CO64EQ

Old House Road

CO64EW

Ivy Lodge Road

CO64TS

Kelso Close

CO76DA

Crown Street

CO45EY

Pippin Drive

CO45NG

Turnpike Close

CO45PB

School Road

CO45TD

High Lift Villas

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.