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Rural North

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About

Rural North ward encompasses the outermost northern edges of Colchester, characterised by open farmland and scattered settlements. The landscape is dominated by agricultural fields and small wooded areas, with the Roman River valley defining much of its western boundary. Residential development is limited to villages like Langham and Dedham Heath, which maintain distinct separation from the urban centre.

The area is defined by its agricultural use and protected landscapes, including parts of the Dedham Vale Area of Natural Beauty. Transport routes like the A12 and railway line to Norwich mark its edges. Myland parish forms a transitional zone, containing both historic rural character and newer housing estates on the fringes of the town proper.

Area overview

On average Rural North has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rural North is £68,797 per year. There are 9 schools in Rural North: 7 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Rural North is home to around 10,809 people, with a population density of about 109.3 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
7.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rural North Population
10,809
Population density
109.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.5(-41%)
Other theft
4.16(-24%)
Burglary
2.96(+6%)
Public order
2.78(-46%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.78(-56%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,034
92.81%
Other White
219
2.03%
White and Asian (mixed)
69
0.64%
Indian
64
0.59%
Irish
63
0.58%
Total population: 10,811

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,198
35.74%
Level 3 (A level)
1,572
17.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,345
15.03%
No qualifications
1,343
15.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
802
8.96%
Total 16+ residents: 8,948

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,012
46.03%
Owns with a mortgage
1,541
35.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
351
8.03%
Social rents from council
238
5.44%
Other social rented
128
2.93%
Total households: 4,371

Property prices in Rural North

Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £470,000 in Rural North 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 Rural North 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 Rural North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached69£530,000
Terraced15£322,500
Semi-Detached26£397,500
Flats4£307,250

10 years median price trend in Rural North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rural North.

All postcodes in Rural North

CO76AN

East View

CO63BA

Bowdens Lane

CO64EY

Keelers Way

CO63NG

Lucas Avenue

CO76BT

The Heath

CO61AL

Colne Road

CO76DR

Coles Oak Lane

CO63HS

Rams Farm Road

CO63NE

Church Road

CO45NP

Moor Road

CO63AT

Main Road

CO64BB

Woodhouse Lane

CO64EG

The Causeway

CO45QN

Straight Road

CO62BP

Lane Road

CO45NJ

Park Lane

CO85BB

Colchester Road

CO45HL

Chapel Road

CO64TS

Kelso Close

CO76HX

Birchwood Road

CO45RE

Cage Lane

CO62AP

Mount Bures Road

CO62FT

Rural North

CO63NT

Rams Farm Road

CO76BY

Long Road East

CO64JS

Water Lane

CO45NZ

Chapel Road

CO64AZ

Ramparts Close

CO64EQ

Old House Road

CO64FL

Spartan Close

CO76DW

Manningtree Road

CO45TA

Sky Hall Hill

CO45TL

Burnt Dick Hill

CO63NR

Plummers Road

CO63NN

Mill Road

CO64BH

The Causeway

CO64EN

Ivy Lodge Road

CO76BA

East Lane

CO76AH

Brook Street

CO62AB

Colchester Road

CO76EE

Ardleigh Road

CO45NL

Park Lane

CO62DD

The Street

CO62FH

Wakes Hall Park

CO64BU

London Road

CO61JN

Chappel Road

CO61JY

The Street

CO45QY

Straight Road

CO62AN

Rural North

CO45PN

Nightingale Hill

CO64TL

Blackbrook Road

CO45TW

Wet Lane

CO85AU

Mount Bures Green

CO45PZ

Dedham Road

CO76DX

Grove Hill

CO45NE

Lodge Lane

CO76BW

Long Road East

CO62DR

Spring Gardens Road

CO61JW

Chappel Road

CO64EZ

Ram Kuteer Drive

CO64BT

London Road

CO62AR

Golden Square

CO76EL

Long Road West

CO45PD

School Road

CO76DN

Coles Oak Lane

CO64AE

Tog Lane

CO62DU

Swan Grove

CO45HT

Langham Road

CO63AA

Sandy Hill

CO62QP

The Street

CO63NX

Fossetts Lane

CO76AE

Manningtree Road

CO85AZ

Fordham Road

CO45PH

Perry Lane

CO45SZ

Lower Farm Road

CO76AQ

West View

CO64HA

Nayland Road

CO45XF

Whitehouse Close

CO45TS

Green Lane

CO76DZ

Monks Lane

CO64FD

Rural North

CO61AP

Lamberts Lane

CO45QL

Spencers Piece

CO45HW

Straight Road

CO45SG

Boxted Court

CO63NL

Church Road

CO45SA

Windmill Close

CO64BP

School Lane

CO62AZ

Lower Green

CO64DR

Holts Road

CO45RD

Hill Farm Way

CO64DN

School Lane

CO45QR

Straight Road

CO45HP

Accommodation Road

CO45HJ

Straight Road

CO45RX

Oakfield Drive

CO64HR

Grange Road

CO62AT

Jankes Green

CO63AH

Packards Lane

CO64EW

Ivy Lodge Road

Data Sources

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