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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

CO76BL

Dedham Vale Business Centre

CO45PX

Rectory Road

CO61JW

Chappel Road

CO62AZ

Lower Green

CO63AR

Garnons Chase

CO63NG

Lucas Avenue

CO64DW

School Road

CO64EF

Keelers Way

CO76DR

Coles Oak Lane

CO45RP

Chapel Lane

CO61AD

Harvesters Way

CO62AN

Rural North

CO63NZ

Fossetts Lane

CO64HH

Nayland Road

CO76ED

Birchwood Road

CO76HP

Gun Hill

CO45PJ

Grove Hill

CO45SB

Rural North

CO61JF

Brook Road

CO61JL

Chappel Road

CO61JR

Chappel Road

CO62DQ

Colchester Road

CO62FH

Wakes Hall Park

CO64AE

Tog Lane

CO64DR

Holts Road

CO76AP

South View

CO76AX

Coopers Lane

CO76EW

May's Lane

CO85AL

Hall Road

CO85AN

Craigs Lane

CO45PA

School Road

CO45TF

Skye Hall Hill

CO61JE

Brook Road

CO61JZ

Rose Cottages

CO61LA

Lower Langley

CO62DS

Station Road

CO63AL

Main Road

CO63HR

Rams Farm Road

CO76BS

Long Road East

CO85BA

Bells Hill

CO45NX

Old Mill Road

CO45WR

Ipswich Road

CO63NR

Plummers Road

CO64EP

Tile House Lane

CO76HH

Thread Needle Street

CO85AT

Hall Road

CO45TG

Church Road

CO61JQ

Chappel Road

CO63AN

Main Road

CO63LP

Penlan Hall Lane

CO64BA

Chilton Close

CO64EU

Brick Kiln Lane

CO64HJ

Spratts Marsh

CO64JR

Park Road

CO64TT

Helm Close

CO76HW

Stratford Road

CO77QY

Old Ipswich Road

CO45NJ

Park Lane

CO45NP

Moor Road

CO45PN

Nightingale Hill

CO64BL

School Lane

CO64BW

School Lane

CO64DS

Haygreen Lane

CO64EX

Brick Kiln Lane

CO76AA

Royal Square

CO76BH

Long Road East

CO61RZ

East Gores Road

CO62EE

Swan Street

CO64DH

School Road

CO64DY

Coach Road

CO64FQ

Jarrett Lane

CO76HR

Ipswich Road

CO45SJ

Dedham Road

CO62AE

Colchester Road

CO63NT

Rams Farm Road

CO63PF

Weavers Green

CO64AT

Coach Road

CO64JP

Horkesley Hill

CO45PG

Wick Road

CO45TW

Wet Lane

CO62AQ

Vernons Road

CO64DE

Water Lane

CO64ED

Jonagold Drive

CO64FH

Braeburn Road

CO64HF

Glebelands

CO45HT

Langham Road

CO45NY

Chapel Road

CO45QB

Rural North

CO45SH

Cross Cottages

CO62AL

Crepping Hall Road

CO62BZ

Colchester Road

CO62DX

Chappel Hill

CO62DZ

Popes Lane

CO63LY

Ponders Road

CO64HA

Nayland Road

CO76DN

Coles Oak Lane

CO45QX

Straight Road

CO62AT

Jankes Green

CO62EL

Priory Road

CO62QP

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Data Sources

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