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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

CO76EW

May's Lane

CO61AU

Teyfield Cottages

CO45TD

High Lift Villas

CO76AP

South View

CO61AA

Greenfield Drive

CO64DP

Holt's Road

CO45HX

Langham Lane

CO63AS

Garnons Chase

CO45LZ

Turnpike Close

CO64FQ

Jarrett Lane

CO64TT

Helm Close

CO45GW

Church Lane

CO62AF

Colchester Road

CO62DS

Station Road

CO61RY

Salmons Lane

CO45NQ

Ipswich Road

CO45RH

Boxted Road

CO61JB

Brook Road

CO45NY

Chapel Road

CO76DA

Crown Street

CO76BJ

Long Road East

CO61AG

Coggeshall Road

CO62EE

Swan Street

CO64AD

The Causeway

CO61BA

Windmills

CO63LP

Penlan Hall Lane

CO45QZ

Straight Road

CO63AG

Fordham Road

CO45QW

Straight Road

CO85AT

Hall Road

CO45RJ

Holly Lane

CO76AF

Manningtree Road

CO45TE

Sky Hall Hill

CO76BN

Bargate Lane

CO76AX

Coopers Lane

CO45PE

Wick Road

CO45QA

Low Lift Cottages

CO45PP

Rectory Road

CO62DY

Colchester Road

CO47AE

Kiftsgate Walk

CO64ET

Nayland Road

CO64WH

David May Gardens

CO61JR

Chappel Road

CO76DH

Mill Lane

CO61AB

Farmfield Road

CO64FE

Elstar Lane

CO64DB

School Road

CO63LX

Ponders Road

CO45TT

Work House Hill

CO45SL

Cage Lane

CO63NZ

Fossetts Lane

CO64TZ

Malvern Way

CO63AQ

Fordham Road

CO45RW

Mill Road

CO45SR

Cooks Hill

CO45TP

Work House Hill

CO62AG

Vernons Road

CO45SY

Church Street

CO45NW

Langham Lane

CO45EY

Pippin Drive

CO45SF

Cross Field Way

CO64TR

Barnfield Road

CO76EG

Ardleigh Road

CO63FD

Chantry Drive

CO62WS

Tyburn Hill

CO61JF

Brook Road

CO61JP

Chappel Road

CO45TQ

Church Road

CO45RT

Chapel Road

CO45QS

East Side

CO76AT

Crown Street

CO63AW

Horkesley Road

CO64EP

Tile House Lane

CO45QG

Birchwood Road

CO64DE

Water Lane

CO61LA

Lower Langley

CO64EB

Pattinson Walk

CO45HS

Horkesley Road

CO45TH

Church Road

CO85AR

Hall Road

CO64EL

The Crescent

CO45RP

Chapel Lane

CO64DU

Vinesse Road

CO63NU

Bergholt Road

CO62BD

Chappel Road

CO76HH

Thread Needle Street

CO63NJ

Church Road

CO64DT

Vinesse Road

CO64AU

Ramparts Cottages

CO45SJ

Dedham Road

CO64HF

Glebelands

CO76AJ

Crown Street

CO63DL

Bures Road

CO76EU

Dedham Meade

CO64GA

Keelers Way

CO63AB

Main Road

CO61JH

Moor Road

CO62AD

Colchester Road

CO76EX

Long Road West

CO64ED

Jonagold Drive

Data Sources

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