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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

CO45PE

Wick Road

CO45QG

Birchwood Road

CO64DG

Bailey Cottages

CO76JA

Parney Heath

CO85AX

Chappel Road

CO45PF

Wick Road

CO61BA

Windmills

CO62DW

Spring Gardens Road

CO63NL

Church Road

CO64AU

Ramparts Cottages

CO64DX

Coach Road

CO64EA

Tile House Lane

CO64TL

Blackbrook Road

CO45PU

Rectory Road

CO45RQ

Queens Head Road

CO64AD

The Causeway

CO61SB

Buckleys Lane

CO64BB

Woodhouse Lane

CO64FE

Elstar Lane

CO64HG

Terrace Hall Chase

CO76EA

Birchwood Road

CO76HS

Ipswich Road

CO45NA

Lodge Lane

CO45PD

School Road

CO45RB

Straight Road

CO61AL

Colne Road

CO62DR

Spring Gardens Road

CO62EB

Bacons Lane

CO63AH

Packards Lane

CO63NQ

Hall Road

CO61JG

Brook Road

CO61RU

Broad Green

CO63AA

Sandy Hill

CO63NN

Mill Road

CO64BH

The Causeway

CO64EB

Pattinson Walk

CO64TU

Grantham Road

CO85AJ

Craig's Lane

CO45PT

Langham Mill Lane

CO62BL

Parkhurst Green Lane

CO64HW

Millers Close

CO76AD

Brook Street

CO76HX

Birchwood Road

CO85AW

Craigs Lane

CO45HJ

Straight Road

CO45NN

Park Lane

CO45RN

Ellis Road

CO45QL

Spencers Piece

CO45RS

Chapel Road

CO61RX

Salmons Corner

CO62DN

Spring Gardens Road

CO63FD

Chantry Drive

CO64EQ

Old House Road

CO64EW

Ivy Lodge Road

CO64TS

Kelso Close

CO76DA

Crown Street

CO45EY

Pippin Drive

CO45NG

Turnpike Close

CO45PB

School Road

CO45TD

High Lift Villas

CO45TP

Work House Hill

CO62AP

Mount Bures Road

CO62BH

Inworth Lane

CO63AB

Main Road

CO63AG

Fordham Road

CO64AJ

Horkesley Hill

CO64DL

School Road

CO76DH

Mill Lane

CO76ES

Long Road West

CO45HX

Langham Lane

CO45QZ

Straight Road

CO61AP

Lamberts Lane

CO63AE

London Land Cottages

CO63AS

Garnons Chase

CO64AR

Manor Close

CO64BJ

The Causeway

CO85AY

Dowling Road

CO45RZ

Hobbs Drive

CO45TR

Green Lane

CO64FD

Rural North

CO76AH

Brook Street

CO76AQ

West View

CO76EU

Dedham Meade

CO76HG

Colchester Road

CO45NQ

Ipswich Road

CO45TN

Wet Lane

CO63AF

Robletts Way

CO63NA

Church Road

CO64HB

Glenway Close

CO64HL

Broad Lane

CO76HU

Old Ipswich Road

CO45TJ

Hall Cottages

CO62AA

Colchester Road

CO64AX

Coach Road

CO64BZ

London Road

CO64DJ

School Road

CO45SR

Cooks Hill

CO64DD

Vinesse Road

CO64DF

Water Lane

CO76HN

Stratford Road

Data Sources

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