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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

CO76AU

Crown Street

CO63LZ

Quilters Green

CO62DP

Spring Gardens Road

CO61AX

Brook House Road

CO64AS

Coach Road

CO45RB

Straight Road

CO45PU

Rectory Road

CO62WQ

Tyburn Hill

CO61JS

The Street

CO64AN

Boxted Church Road

CO61JT

The Street

CO61JU

The Street

CO76BS

Long Road East

CO45ST

Parsonage Hill

CO63PG

Moatfields

CO76DL

Colchester Road

CO64FP

Monarch Lane

CO76HA

High Street

CO45TG

Church Road

CO62DT

Chappel Hill

CO64DZ

Old House Road

CO62BL

Parkhurst Green Lane

CO76AG

Crown Street

CO45HZ

Langham Lane

CO64DW

School Road

CO76ER

Long Road West

CO63LR

Penlan Hall Lane

CO61BD

Tambour Close

CO63LY

Ponders Road

CO76AR

Forge Street

CO45RU

Cage Lane

CO61JZ

Rose Cottages

CO62DN

Spring Gardens Road

CO64DD

Vinesse Road

CO64AP

Boxted Road

CO64AT

Coach Road

CO62DA

Oak Road

CO63LU

Moat Road

CO63NP

Plummers Road

CO85AN

Craigs Lane

CO64EX

Brick Kiln Lane

CO45RS

Chapel Road

CO64BN

School Lane

CO61JX

The Chase

CO64DG

Bailey Cottages

CO76AW

Crown Street

CO76BB

East Lane

CO76HG

Colchester Road

CO64EF

Keelers Way

CO64FH

Braeburn Road

CO76HS

Ipswich Road

CO76BD

East Lane

CO63QY

New Road

CO76EP

Long Road West

CO45TF

Skye Hall Hill

CO45SH

Cross Cottages

CO63PF

Weavers Green

CO45QT

Line Cottages

CO62EN

Vernons Road

CO62AX

Bures Road

CO76BX

Anchor Lane

CO63NB

Herrings Way

CO45PX

Rectory Road

CO45QE

Hillcrest Cottages

CO45HN

Straight Road

CO76EQ

Ardleigh Road

CO76FB

Jupes Hill

CO63AL

Main Road

CO64DA

London Road

CO62BE

Inworth Lane

CO63LS

Hemps Green

CO61SA

Dowsland Green

CO64BZ

London Road

CO63AN

Main Road

CO62BS

Lane Road

CO76HN

Stratford Road

CO63AJ

Colchester Road

CO45SN

Sky Hall Hill

CO64AX

Coach Road

CO45HU

Langham Road

CO62BX

Colchester Road

CO45QU

Straight Road

CO85BA

Bells Hill

CO45RL

Red House Lane

CO45NN

Park Lane

CO64DY

Coach Road

CO61JE

Brook Road

CO76HL

High Street

CO64ES

St Johns Crescent

CO61RX

Salmons Corner

CO63LN

Ponders Road

CO62AH

Vernons Road

CO63AX

Main Road

CO64AB

The Causeway

CO63ND

Sunnyside Road

CO64FN

Gala Close

CO76BZ

Parsons Field

CO76AL

Baytree Cottages

CO64BL

School Lane

CO45PT

Langham Mill Lane

Data Sources

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