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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

CO64HD

Green Lane

CO64TP

Blackbrook Road

CO76BN

Bargate Lane

CO76DJ

Mill Lane

CO76DX

Grove Hill

CO45QS

East Side

CO45RW

Mill Road

CO64AP

Boxted Road

CO64DZ

Old House Road

CO76AB

High Street

CO76DW

Manningtree Road

CO45RU

Cage Lane

CO45ZS

Langham Barns Business Centre

CO64BU

London Road

CO76AW

Crown Street

CO76EE

Ardleigh Road

CO45SL

Cage Lane

CO64ET

Nayland Road

CO64TR

Barnfield Road

CO76BA

East Lane

CO76BQ

East Lane

CO45PR

Dedham Road

CO45RR

Chapel Road

CO45RX

Oakfield Drive

CO64AH

Crown Cottages

CO64AW

Holly Lane

CO76DF

High Street

CO45QE

Hillcrest Cottages

CO45SN

Sky Hall Hill

CO76ET

Coggeshall Road

CO45QR

Straight Road

CO45SS

Cooks Hill

CO45HP

Accommodation Road

CO64AN

Boxted Church Road

CO64BN

School Lane

CO76AZ

Castle Hill

CO76DP

Monks Lane

CO76FE

Saunders Field

CO45HW

Straight Road

CO45RF

Old House Lane

CO76BG

East Lane

CO76EG

Ardleigh Road

CO76ER

Long Road West

CO45PH

Perry Lane

CO45QN

Straight Road

CO45RH

Boxted Road

CO64AB

The Causeway

CO64HP

Sandon Close

CO76BL

Dedham Vale Business Centre

CO45PX

Rectory Road

CO64EF

Keelers Way

CO76DR

Coles Oak Lane

CO45RP

Chapel Lane

CO64HH

Nayland Road

CO76ED

Birchwood Road

CO76HP

Gun Hill

CO45PJ

Grove Hill

CO45SB

Rural North

CO64AE

Tog Lane

CO76AP

South View

CO76AX

Coopers Lane

CO76EW

May's Lane

CO45PA

School Road

CO45TF

Skye Hall Hill

CO76BS

Long Road East

CO45NX

Old Mill Road

CO45WR

Ipswich Road

CO64EP

Tile House Lane

CO76HH

Thread Needle Street

CO45TG

Church Road

CO64BA

Chilton Close

CO64EU

Brick Kiln Lane

CO64HJ

Spratts Marsh

CO64JR

Park Road

CO64TT

Helm Close

CO76HW

Stratford Road

CO77QY

Old Ipswich Road

CO45NJ

Park Lane

CO45NP

Moor Road

CO45PN

Nightingale Hill

CO64BL

School Lane

CO64BW

School Lane

CO64EX

Brick Kiln Lane

CO76AA

Royal Square

CO76BH

Long Road East

CO64DY

Coach Road

CO64FQ

Jarrett Lane

CO76HR

Ipswich Road

CO45SJ

Dedham Road

CO64AT

Coach Road

CO64JP

Horkesley Hill

CO45PG

Wick Road

CO45TW

Wet Lane

CO64ED

Jonagold Drive

CO64FH

Braeburn Road

CO64HF

Glebelands

CO45HT

Langham Road

CO45NY

Chapel Road

CO45QB

Rural North

CO45SH

Cross Cottages

Data Sources

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