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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

CO64EJ

The Causeway

CO64FJ

Braeburn Road

CO76HD

Princel Lane

CO85AU

Mount Bures Green

CO45NH

Park Lane

CO45QW

Straight Road

CO61AG

Coggeshall Road

CO62BS

Lane Road

CO62BX

Colchester Road

CO62DT

Chappel Hill

CO61AE

The Street

CO62EA

Swan Street

CO64BP

School Lane

CO64DP

Holt's Road

CO64FL

Spartan Close

CO64HN

Exeter Close

CO76AF

Manningtree Road

CO76DZ

Monks Lane

CO76EN

Long Road West

CO45RL

Red House Lane

CO61YA

Garden Fields

CO64AA

The Causeway

CO64BS

London Road

CO64HR

Grange Road

CO76EB

Birchwood Road

CO45LZ

Turnpike Close

CO45RG

Queens Head Road

CO45SA

Windmill Close

CO47AE

Kiftsgate Walk

CO61SA

Dowsland Green

CO64AG

Nayland Road

CO64HD

Green Lane

CO64TP

Blackbrook Road

CO76BN

Bargate Lane

CO76DJ

Mill Lane

CO76DX

Grove Hill

CO45QS

East Side

CO45RW

Mill Road

CO61AX

Brook House Road

CO62DY

Colchester Road

CO64AP

Boxted Road

CO64DZ

Old House Road

CO76AB

High Street

CO76DW

Manningtree Road

CO45RU

Cage Lane

CO45ZS

Langham Barns Business Centre

CO64BU

London Road

CO76AW

Crown Street

CO76EE

Ardleigh Road

CO85AS

Hall Road

CO45SL

Cage Lane

CO63NH

Partridge Drive

CO64ET

Nayland Road

CO64TR

Barnfield Road

CO76BA

East Lane

CO76BQ

East Lane

CO45PR

Dedham Road

CO45RR

Chapel Road

CO45RX

Oakfield Drive

CO61AZ

Chrismund Way

CO62EN

Vernons Road

CO63AU

Colletts Chase

CO64AH

Crown Cottages

CO64AW

Holly Lane

CO76DF

High Street

CO85BB

Colchester Road

CO45QE

Hillcrest Cottages

CO45SN

Sky Hall Hill

CO76ET

Coggeshall Road

CO45QR

Straight Road

CO45SS

Cooks Hill

CO63BD

Holly Oaks

CO63NU

Bergholt Road

CO63NX

Fossetts Lane

CO45HP

Accommodation Road

CO62FT

Rural North

CO63AY

Chilton Cottages

CO64AN

Boxted Church Road

CO64BN

School Lane

CO76AZ

Castle Hill

CO76DP

Monks Lane

CO76FE

Saunders Field

CO45HW

Straight Road

CO45RF

Old House Lane

CO76BG

East Lane

CO76EG

Ardleigh Road

CO85AR

Hall Road

CO61JB

Brook Road

CO62BY

Colchester Road

CO62LE

Lamberts Lane

CO63QY

New Road

CO76ER

Long Road West

CO45PH

Perry Lane

CO45QN

Straight Road

CO45RH

Boxted Road

CO62AR

Golden Square

CO62BJ

Middle Green

CO63BA

Bowdens Lane

CO64AB

The Causeway

CO64HP

Sandon Close

Data Sources

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