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Rural North

About

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.

Area overview

On average Rural North has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39 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).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
7.4%
Connectivity
N/A

All postcodes in Rural North

CO45RF

Old House Lane

CO61JB

Brook Road

CO62BY

Colchester Road

CO62LE

Swanscomb Road

CO76BG

East Lane

CO76EG

Ardleigh Road

CO76ER

Long Road West

CO85AR

Hall Road

CO45PH

Perry Lane

CO45PX

Rectory Road

CO45QN

Carters Hill

CO45RH

Boxted Road

CO64DW

Cockrell's Road

CO61JW

Chappel Road

CO62AR

Marks Tey & Wakes Colne

CO62AZ

Lower Green

CO62BJ

Inworth Lane

CO63AR

Garnons Chase

CO63BA

Bowdens Lane

CO63NG

Hall Road

CO64AB

Boxted Road

CO64EF

Grange Road

CO64HP

Sandon Close

CO76BL

Manningtree Road

CO76DR

Boxhouse Lane

CO45PJ

Grove Hill

CO45RP

Chapel Road

CO45SB

Horkesley Heath, Langham & Dedham

CO61JL

Chappel Road

CO61AD

Harvesters' Way

CO61JF

Brook Road

CO61JR

Chappel Road

CO85AL

Hall Road

CO62AN

Marks Tey & Wakes Colne

CO62DQ

Colchester Road

CO62FH

Tyburn Hill

CO63NZ

Fossetts Lane

CO64AE

Tog Lane

CO64DR

Crabtree Lane

CO64HH

Nayland Road

CO76AP

Crown Street

CO76AX

Cooper's Lane

CO76ED

Birchwood Road

CO76EW

May's Lane

CO76HP

Gun Hill

CO85AN

Craig's Hill

CO45NX

Old Mill Road

CO45PA

Greyhound Hill

CO45TF

Sky Hall Hill

CO45WR

Ipswich Road

CO61JE

Brook Road

CO61JZ

The Street

CO61LA

Chappel Road

CO62DS

Jupe's Hill

CO63AL

Main Road

CO63HR

Rams Farm Road

CO63NR

Plummers Road

CO64EP

Tile House Lane

CO76BS

Long Road East

CO76HH

Threadneedle Street

CO85AT

Hall Road

CO85BA

Bells Hill

CO64EX

Brick Kiln Lane

CO45TG

Church Lane

CO45NJ

Park Lane

CO45NP

Moor Road

CO45PN

Nightingale Hill

CO61JQ

Chappel Road

CO63AN

Garnons Chase

CO63LP

Penlan Hall Lane

CO64BA

Chilton Close

CO64BL

School Lane

CO64BW

School Lane

CO64DS

Vinesse Road

CO64EU

Brick Kiln Lane

CO64HJ

Broad Lane

CO64JR

Park Road

CO64TT

Helm Close

CO76AA

High Street

CO76BH

Jupes Hill

CO76HW

Ipswich Road

CO77QY

Old Ipswich Road

CO45PG

Wick Road

CO64DY

Coach Road

CO61RZ

East Gores Road

CO62EE

Swan Street

CO64DH

Fishponds Hill

CO64FQ

London Road

CO76HR

Gun Hill

CO45SJ

Cooks Hill

CO45TW

Wet Lane

CO62AE

Colchester Road

CO62AQ

Vernons Road

CO63NT

Rams Farm Road

CO63PF

Moat Fields

CO64AT

Braeburn Road

CO64DE

Nayland Road

CO64ED

Jonagold Drive

CO64FH

Braeburn Road

CO64HF

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