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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

CO45TP

Work House Hill

CO64AJ

Horkesley Hill

CO76DH

Mill Lane

CO76ES

Long Road West

CO45HX

Langham Lane

CO45QZ

Straight Road

CO64AR

Manor Close

CO64BJ

The Causeway

CO45RZ

Hobbs Drive

CO45TR

Green Lane

CO76AH

Brook Street

CO76AQ

West View

CO76EU

Dedham Meade

CO76HG

Colchester Road

CO45NQ

Ipswich Road

CO45TN

Wet Lane

CO64HB

Glenway Close

CO64HL

Broad Lane

CO76HU

Old Ipswich Road

CO45TJ

Hall Cottages

CO64AX

Coach Road

CO64BZ

London Road

CO45SR

Cooks Hill

CO76HN

Stratford Road

CO45PQ

Orchard Cottages

CO45TQ

Church Road

CO64AL

Boxted Church Road

CO76BJ

Long Road East

CO45RT

Chapel Road

CO45YB

Ipswich Road

CO64EN

Ivy Lodge Road

CO76AR

Forge Street

CO76BT

The Heath

CO76DS

Colchester Road

CO45HU

Langham Road

CO45RE

Cage Lane

CO64EG

The Causeway

CO76BD

East Lane

CO45GW

Church Lane

CO64EE

Keelers Way

CO64EL

The Crescent

CO64WH

David May Gardens

CO47AA

Rural North

CO45HN

Straight Road

CO45RD

Hill Farm Way

CO45SG

Boxted Court

CO45TS

Green Lane

CO45HY

Langham Lane

CO76BE

Barkers Terrace

CO76EX

Long Road West

CO45NU

Old Mill Road

CO76BX

Anchor Lane

CO76BZ

Parsons Field

CO76HA

High Street

CO45QF

Greyhound Hill

CO45SU

Church Street

CO45SX

Church Street

CO76AG

Crown Street

CO76EH

Long Road West

CO64BD

London Road

CO76EL

Long Road West

CO45PS

Dedham Road

CO45RJ

Holly Lane

CO76DE

High Street

CO76DU

Manningtree Road

CO76FB

Jupes Hill

CO45HL

Chapel Road

CO45TE

Sky Hall Hill

CO64TZ

Malvern Way

CO64DA

London Road

CO64EH

The Crescent

CO64FP

Monarch Lane

CO76AN

East View

CO76AT

Crown Street

CO76EJ

Long Road West

CO45NW

Langham Lane

CO45QQ

Gun Hill

CO45ST

Parsonage Hill

CO64BT

London Road

CO64EJ

The Causeway

CO64FJ

Braeburn Road

CO76HD

Princel Lane

CO45NH

Park Lane

CO45QW

Straight Road

CO64BP

School Lane

CO64FL

Spartan Close

CO64HN

Exeter Close

CO76AF

Manningtree Road

CO76DZ

Monks Lane

CO76EN

Long Road West

CO45RL

Red House Lane

CO64AA

The Causeway

CO64BS

London Road

CO64HR

Grange Road

CO76EB

Birchwood Road

CO45LZ

Turnpike Close

CO45RG

Queens Head Road

CO45SA

Windmill Close

CO47AE

Kiftsgate Walk

CO64AG

Nayland Road

Data Sources

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