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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

CO76BB

East Lane

CO64EL

The Crescent

CO64AN

Boxted Church Road

CO64ER

Nayland Road

CO64TZ

Malvern Way

CO45QR

Straight Road

CO45QN

Straight Road

CO45HJ

Straight Road

CO64AS

Coach Road

CO76AJ

Crown Street

CO64AT

Coach Road

CO76DF

High Street

CO76AP

South View

CO64FE

Elstar Lane

CO45NN

Park Lane

CO45SU

Church Street

CO45HP

Accommodation Road

CO45HT

Langham Road

CO64JP

Horkesley Hill

CO64FL

Spartan Close

CO64GA

Keelers Way

CO45TL

Burnt Dick Hill

CO45QA

Low Lift Cottages

CO76HH

Thread Needle Street

CO45RU

Cage Lane

CO45PG

Wick Road

CO64EZ

Ram Kuteer Drive

CO76DL

Colchester Road

CO45SQ

Songers Cottages

CO45QS

East Side

CO64BX

Tog Lane

CO76BY

Long Road East

CO45RX

Oakfield Drive

CO76EU

Dedham Meade

CO45NH

Park Lane

CO45TF

Skye Hall Hill

CO64HG

Terrace Hall Chase

CO64HR

Grange Road

CO45RE

Cage Lane

CO76BX

Anchor Lane

CO64ET

Nayland Road

CO45TS

Green Lane

CO76ES

Long Road West

CO45RR

Chapel Road

CO64TS

Kelso Close

CO76BJ

Long Road East

CO76JA

Parney Heath

CO64AU

Ramparts Cottages

CO76HA

High Street

CO64BW

School Lane

CO45TN

Wet Lane

CO45RP

Chapel Lane

CO64DY

Coach Road

CO64EA

Tile House Lane

CO76HW

Stratford Road

CO76DP

Monks Lane

CO76BA

East Lane

CO76BH

Long Road East

CO76EX

Long Road West

CO45QW

Straight Road

CO76DN

Coles Oak Lane

CO76DR

Coles Oak Lane

CO45PQ

Orchard Cottages

CO76HX

Birchwood Road

CO45XF

Whitehouse Close

CO76BS

Long Road East

CO45QT

Line Cottages

CO64HB

Glenway Close

CO76AW

Crown Street

CO45SA

Windmill Close

CO45HY

Langham Lane

CO76HR

Ipswich Road

CO64AJ

Horkesley Hill

CO64DA

London Road

CO45SF

Cross Field Way

CO45YN

Carters Hill

CO45ZS

Langham Barns Business Centre

CO64JR

Park Road

CO47AA

Rural North

CO76AB

High Street

CO45TQ

Church Road

CO45SZ

Lower Farm Road

CO76BZ

Parsons Field

CO64FH

Braeburn Road

CO45PW

Rectory Road

CO45PA

School Road

CO64WH

David May Gardens

CO76BL

Dedham Vale Business Centre

CO45QF

Greyhound Hill

CO64EN

Ivy Lodge Road

CO76EJ

Long Road West

CO76DE

High Street

CO76HZ

Boxhouse Lane

CO76DA

Crown Street

CO76AS

Crown Street

CO64AE

Tog Lane

CO45QU

Straight Road

CO45SX

Church Street

CO76AQ

West View

CO45QB

Rural North

Data Sources

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