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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

CO62EH

Oak Road

CO76BQ

East Lane

CO76DP

Monks Lane

CO61FU

Parsonage Court

CO45HR

Accommodation Road

CO62EG

Chappel Road

CO62LE

Lamberts Lane

CO64HG

Terrace Hall Chase

CO76HW

Stratford Road

CO76DS

Colchester Road

CO64DF

Water Lane

CO62DW

Spring Gardens Road

CO64HJ

Spratts Marsh

CO63AD

Church Road

CO45NG

Turnpike Close

CO63DJ

London Road

CO85AH

Old Barn Road

CO61YA

Garden Fields

CO61AE

The Street

CO61AQ

Coggeshall Road

CO45NX

Old Mill Road

CO45TB

Lower Farm Road

CO63BD

Holly Oaks

CO76HR

Ipswich Road

CO61BB

Holliland Croft

CO64AA

The Causeway

CO45HY

Langham Lane

CO62BY

Colchester Road

CO63AZ

Church Road

CO45RA

Straight Road

CO45SX

Church Street

CO45PF

Wick Road

CO62AL

Crepping Hall Road

CO85AY

Dowling Road

CO61AD

Harvesters Way

CO45TN

Wet Lane

CO76EN

Long Road West

CO45YN

Carters Hill

CO63AR

Garnons Chase

CO63NQ

Hall Road

CO64AJ

Horkesley Hill

CO64HW

Millers Close

CO76HE

Princel Lane

CO45PW

Rectory Road

CO64HB

Glenway Close

CO45SS

Cooks Hill

CO45PB

School Road

CO45ND

Lodge Lane

CO64HE

Green Lane

CO76BU

The Heath

CO64EH

The Crescent

CO62AU

Boarded Barn Road

CO45PJ

Grove Hill

CO45RR

Chapel Road

CO76HJ

High Street

CO64AG

Nayland Road

CO45WR

Ipswich Road

CO61JQ

Chappel Road

CO64JR

Park Road

CO64ER

Nayland Road

CO64BD

London Road

CO64TU

Grantham Road

CO61SB

Buckleys Lane

CO76BG

East Lane

CO64EE

Keelers Way

CO64AH

Crown Cottages

CO76JD

Princel Mews

CO61JG

Brook Road

CO62EA

Swan Street

CO64EJ

The Causeway

CO45NT

High Street

CO64EA

Tile House Lane

CO61RZ

East Gores Road

CO62AS

Rural North

CO85AL

Hall Road

CO62BZ

Colchester Road

CO85AX

Chappel Road

CO63NS

Wormingford Road

CO76HF

School Lane

CO77QY

Old Ipswich Road

CO62EJ

Oak Road

CO47AA

Rural North

CO76AZ

Castle Hill

CO64HH

Nayland Road

CO62BJ

Middle Green

CO45QB

Rural North

CO76DF

High Street

CO63NA

Church Road

CO63LL

Halstead Road

CO76HP

Gun Hill

CO45PS

Dedham Road

CO62DZ

Popes Lane

CO76DU

Manningtree Road

CO64AW

Holly Lane

CO62ED

Swan Street

CO45PR

Dedham Road

CO63AF

Robletts Way

CO64HL

Broad Lane

CO76AS

Crown Street

CO64BX

Tog Lane

Data Sources

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