Rural North ward in Colchester covers a large area on the northern outskirts of the town, characterized by open countryside and small villages. The ward includes settlements like Boxted, Langham, and Dedham, which are known for their historic charm and agricultural surroundings. Much of the land is used for farming, with fields and woodlands shaping the landscape.
The area offers a quieter pace of life compared to central Colchester, with a mix of residential properties and rural businesses. Local amenities include village halls, pubs, and primary schools, serving the close-knit communities. The ward is also home to parts of Dedham Vale, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, attracting walkers and nature enthusiasts. Public transport links are limited, with most residents relying on cars for commuting into Colchester or nearby towns.
On average Rural North has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 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 of residents in Rural North is £53,405 per year. There are 9 schools in Rural North: 7 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £462,500 in Rural North area, with individual transactions ranging from £195,000 up to £1,840,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 66 | £590,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £259,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £370,000 |
| Terraced | 11 | £325,000 |
10 years price trend in Rural North
CO76BJ
Long Road East
CO64DF
Nayland Road
CO64AL
Boxted Church Road
CO64DD
Vinesse Road
CO76HN
Stratford Road
CO45YB
Ipswich Road
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The Street
CO45HU
Langham Road
CO45RE
Cage Lane
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Cage Lane
CO62AJ
Vernons Road
CO62AS
Marks Tey & Wakes Colne
CO63AD
Chantry Drive
CO64EG
Broad Lane
CO64EN
Ivy Lodge Road
CO76AR
Forge Street
CO76BD
East Lane
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Long Road East
CO76DS
Shoebridge's Hill
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Church Lane
CO45HY
Langham Lane
CO61JY
The Chase
CO63AW
Little Horkesley Road
CO62AX
Jupe's Hill
CO62DL
Vernons Road
CO63AX
Main Road
CO63DJ
London Road
CO63LU
Church Road
CO64EE
Exeter Close
CO64EL
The Crescent
CO64WH
David May Gardens
CO76BE
East Lane
CO76EX
Long Road West
CO47AA
Horkesley Heath, Langham & Dedham
CO45HN
Chapel Road
CO45NU
Old Mill Road
CO45RD
Carters Hill
CO45SG
Cage Lane
CO45TS
Green Lane
CO61JS
Brook Road
CO61JX
The Chase
CO61RY
Salmon's Lane
CO62BA
Lower Green
CO62EJ
Oak Road
CO63DL
Colchester Road
CO63HS
Bridge Hill
CO63LL
Halstead Road
CO63PG
Moat Fields
CO64DN
School Lane
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Anchor Lane
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Parson's Field
CO76HA
High Street
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Church Road
CO45PS
Whalebone Corner
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Greyhound Hill
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Holly Lane
CO45SX
Burnt Dick Hill
CO61AA
Chrismund Way
CO62AD
Colchester Road
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Spring Gardens Road
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Swan Grove
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Tyburn Hill
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Ponders Road
CO64BD
London Road
CO76FB
Manningtree Road
CO76AG
Crown Street
CO76DE
High Street
CO76DU
Manningtree Road
CO76EH
Ardleigh Road
CO76EL
Long Road West
CO45HL
Chapel Road
CO45TE
Sky Hall Hill
CO61JJ
Moor Road
CO62ED
Swan Street
CO62EG
Chappel Road
CO62EH
Oak Road
CO63LN
Ponders Road
CO63ND
Sunnyside Road
CO63NE
Church Road
CO64DA
Fishponds Hill
CO64DT
Vinesse Road
CO64EH
Glenway Close
CO64FP
Coach Road
CO76AN
Crown Street
CO64TZ
Malvern Way
CO76AT
Crown Street
CO76EJ
Long Road West
CO85AZ
Fordham Road
CO45ST
Parsonage Hill
CO45QW
Chapel Road
CO45NH
Ipswich Road
CO45NW
Langham Lane
CO45QQ
Gun Hill
CO61AG
Coggeshall Road
CO61BD
Tambour Close
CO61FU
Brook Road
CO62BE
Inworth Lane
CO62BS
Lane Road
CO62BX
Tyburn Hill
CO62DT
Chappel Hill
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.