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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(-40%)
Other theft
4.07(-27%)
Burglary
3.42(+23%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.87(-75%)
Public order
2.78(-47%)
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 102 recent sales, the median property price is £490,000 in Rural North 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 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
Detached68£562,500
Flats3£259,500
Semi-Detached20£397,500
Terraced11£322,500

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

CO63FH

Old Frith Place

CO64TF

Glenway Close

CO45HR

Accommodation Road

CO45HZ

Langham Lane

CO45NT

High Street

CO45NZ

Chapel Road

CO45PZ

Dedham Road

CO62BP

Lane Road

CO62DE

Colchester Road

CO63AZ

Church Road

CO76HL

High Street

CO76HZ

Boxhouse Lane

CO45PP

Rectory Road

CO45QU

Straight Road

CO45QY

Straight Road

CO61JN

Chappel Road

CO62WQ

Tyburn Hill

CO63AP

Cockrell's Road

CO63LZ

Quilters Green

CO63NB

Herrings Way

CO76DL

Colchester Road

CO85BH

Colchester Road

CO63AJ

Colchester Road

CO63LT

Chappel Road

CO63LW

Halstead Road

CO76AL

Baytree Cottages

CO76HJ

High Street

CO45HS

Horkesley Road

CO45PW

Rectory Road

CO45QD

Water Lane

CO45SF

Cross Field Way

CO45SZ

Lower Farm Road

CO45PY

Whalebone Corner

CO45RA

Straight Road

CO61AB

Farmfield Road

CO63NP

Plummers Road

CO76AS

Crown Street

CO76BB

East Lane

CO76BW

Long Road East

CO76HE

Princel Lane

CO76JD

Princel Mews

CO45QA

Low Lift Cottages

CO45TT

Work House Hill

CO45YN

Carters Hill

CO61JU

The Street

CO61JH

Moor Road

CO62AU

Boarded Barn Road

CO63AQ

Fordham Road

CO76AU

Crown Street

CO63LR

Penlan Hall Lane

CO64AZ

Ramparts Close

CO64FT

Nevard Lane

CO76AE

Manningtree Road

CO45SQ

Songers Cottages

CO45TH

Church Road

CO64AS

Coach Road

CO64EZ

Ram Kuteer Drive

CO76AJ

Crown Street

CO45NR

Moor Road

CO45QT

Line Cottages

CO45TA

Sky Hall Hill

CO45XF

Whitehouse Close

CO61JP

Chappel Road

CO62AH

Vernons Road

CO62BB

Bures Road

CO63AT

Main Road

CO76EQ

Ardleigh Road

CO76HF

School Lane

CO85AH

Old Barn Road

CO45ND

Lodge Lane

CO45SY

Church Street

CO45TB

Lower Farm Road

CO61AQ

Coggeshall Road

CO62AB

Colchester Road

CO62AF

Colchester Road

CO62AG

Vernons Road

CO62BD

Chappel Road

CO62DA

Oak Road

CO62DF

Colchester Road

CO63NJ

Church Road

CO64ES

St Johns Crescent

CO45NE

Lodge Lane

CO45TL

Burnt Dick Hill

CO64BX

Tog Lane

CO64GA

Keelers Way

CO64HE

Green Lane

CO76BY

Long Road East

CO45JD

Discovery Way

CO45NL

Park Lane

CO61AJ

New Barn Road

CO62BG

Inworth Lane

CO62BN

Middle Green

CO62DD

The Street

CO63LS

Hemps Green

CO64DU

Vinesse Road

CO64ER

Nayland Road

CO64EY

Keelers Way

CO76BU

The Heath

CO76DT

Grove Hill

CO76EP

Long Road West

Data Sources

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