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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

CO45PQ

Orchard Cottages

CO45TQ

Church Road

CO61AH

Coggeshall Road

CO61AU

Teyfield Cottages

CO61BB

Holliland Croft

CO64AL

Boxted Church Road

CO76BJ

Long Road East

CO45RT

Chapel Road

CO45YB

Ipswich Road

CO61JT

The Street

CO63AD

Church Road

CO64EN

Ivy Lodge Road

CO76AR

Forge Street

CO76BT

The Heath

CO76DS

Colchester Road

CO45HU

Langham Road

CO45RE

Cage Lane

CO62AJ

Crepping Hall Road

CO62AS

Rural North

CO64EG

The Causeway

CO76BD

East Lane

CO45GW

Church Lane

CO62DL

Vernons Road

CO63AW

Horkesley Road

CO63DJ

London Road

CO64EE

Keelers Way

CO64EL

The Crescent

CO64WH

David May Gardens

CO47AA

Rural North

CO45HN

Straight Road

CO45RD

Hill Farm Way

CO45SG

Boxted Court

CO45TS

Green Lane

CO61JS

The Street

CO61JX

The Chase

CO62EJ

Oak Road

CO63PG

Moatfields

CO64DN

School Lane

CO45HY

Langham Lane

CO61JY

The Street

CO62AX

Bures Road

CO63AX

Main Road

CO63LU

Moat Road

CO76BE

Barkers Terrace

CO76EX

Long Road West

CO45NU

Old Mill Road

CO63HS

Rams Farm Road

CO61RY

Salmons Lane

CO62BA

Lower Green

CO63DL

Bures Road

CO63LL

Halstead Road

CO76BX

Anchor Lane

CO76BZ

Parsons Field

CO76HA

High Street

CO45QF

Greyhound Hill

CO45SU

Church Street

CO45SX

Church Street

CO76AG

Crown Street

CO76EH

Long Road West

CO63LX

Ponders Road

CO64BD

London Road

CO76EL

Long Road West

CO45PS

Dedham Road

CO45RJ

Holly Lane

CO61AA

Greenfield Drive

CO62AD

Colchester Road

CO62DP

Spring Gardens Road

CO62DU

Swan Grove

CO62WS

Tyburn Hill

CO76DE

High Street

CO76DU

Manningtree Road

CO76FB

Jupes Hill

CO45HL

Chapel Road

CO45TE

Sky Hall Hill

CO62ED

Swan Street

CO63LN

Ponders Road

CO63ND

Sunnyside Road

CO64TZ

Malvern Way

CO85AZ

Fordham Road

CO62EH

Oak Road

CO61JJ

Moor Road

CO62EG

Chappel Road

CO63NE

Church Road

CO64DA

London Road

CO64DT

Vinesse Road

CO64EH

The Crescent

CO64FP

Monarch Lane

CO76AN

East View

CO76AT

Crown Street

CO76EJ

Long Road West

CO45NW

Langham Lane

CO45QQ

Gun Hill

CO45ST

Parsonage Hill

CO61BD

Tambour Close

CO61FU

Parsonage Court

CO62BE

Inworth Lane

CO63NS

Wormingford Road

CO63SD

Easten Greene

CO64BT

London Road

CO64DB

School Road

Data Sources

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