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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

CO64HW

Millers Close

CO45SY

Church Street

CO45QE

Hillcrest Cottages

CO64AA

The Causeway

CO64AP

Boxted Road

CO45RS

Chapel Road

CO76EH

Long Road West

CO45YB

Ipswich Road

CO45LZ

Turnpike Close

CO45NX

Old Mill Road

CO45TB

Lower Farm Road

CO77QY

Old Ipswich Road

CO45RH

Boxted Road

CO64HL

Broad Lane

CO64TU

Grantham Road

CO64TF

Glenway Close

CO45NU

Old Mill Road

CO45PZ

Dedham Road

CO76HL

High Street

CO64EH

The Crescent

CO45TG

Church Road

CO45JD

Discovery Way

CO76EW

May's Lane

CO45RZ

Hobbs Drive

CO45QY

Straight Road

CO45QQ

Gun Hill

CO45PF

Wick Road

CO45NJ

Park Lane

CO76BU

The Heath

CO45QG

Birchwood Road

CO64AX

Coach Road

CO64BT

London Road

CO45PJ

Grove Hill

CO76AD

Brook Street

CO64EP

Tile House Lane

CO45QZ

Straight Road

CO45PN

Nightingale Hill

CO64TT

Helm Close

CO64AD

The Causeway

CO45NR

Moor Road

CO45TD

High Lift Villas

CO76EP

Long Road West

CO64TR

Barnfield Road

CO76HG

Colchester Road

CO45WR

Ipswich Road

CO45HZ

Langham Lane

CO76AU

Crown Street

CO45HR

Accommodation Road

CO45SG

Boxted Court

CO45TJ

Hall Cottages

CO45TH

Church Road

CO45RD

Hill Farm Way

CO76DT

Grove Hill

CO76DJ

Mill Lane

CO64EW

Ivy Lodge Road

CO76HF

School Lane

CO45SJ

Dedham Road

CO64AR

Manor Close

CO45SH

Cross Cottages

CO64HP

Sandon Close

CO45ST

Parsonage Hill

CO45PP

Rectory Road

CO45RN

Ellis Road

CO45EY

Pippin Drive

CO45PR

Dedham Road

CO76ET

Coggeshall Road

CO64EQ

Old House Road

CO64BL

School Lane

CO45ND

Lodge Lane

CO76FE

Saunders Field

CO76JD

Princel Mews

CO64AZ

Ramparts Close

CO45HL

Chapel Road

CO76HE

Princel Lane

CO45SR

Cooks Hill

CO64FQ

Jarrett Lane

CO76FB

Jupes Hill

CO45TA

Sky Hall Hill

CO64BS

London Road

CO45HU

Langham Road

CO64BJ

The Causeway

CO45RF

Old House Lane

CO76AH

Brook Street

CO76HN

Stratford Road

CO45NT

High Street

CO64AG

Nayland Road

CO76HD

Princel Lane

CO76BN

Bargate Lane

CO45TW

Wet Lane

CO64EX

Brick Kiln Lane

CO76ER

Long Road West

CO45SL

Cage Lane

CO76DS

Colchester Road

CO64HD

Green Lane

CO45PE

Wick Road

CO45HW

Straight Road

CO45NQ

Ipswich Road

CO45HS

Horkesley Road

CO64DX

Coach Road

CO64EU

Brick Kiln Lane

Data Sources

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