Town Pop. 281

Living in Dedham Heath: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Dedham Heath is 49/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 76/100 against a national town median of 60/100. That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 19 places in the CO7 postcode district.

On broadband specifically, Dedham Heath sits 37 points above the CO7 district figure of 39/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). Below 30/100: healthcare (7), transport (23), lifestyle (23) and schools (29). For the surrounding area, see CO7 postcode district.

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Dedham Heath scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
231.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 27 crimes
↑ 189% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 474% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↑ 88% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 409% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 118% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Forge Street 12 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 10 crimes
  3. 3 Parson'S Field 7 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 7.5 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
71
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
29
1 school in area · 8 within 4km
1Good
  • Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsColchester General Hospital4.5 mi
Ipswich Hospital11.2 mi
Broomfield Hospital25.3 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Hazim Ahmad2.1 mi
GP capacity2,287 patients per GP
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Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
76
Full fibre (FTTP)62.6%
available across Colchester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate53%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53%Unemployed2%Retired32.2%Student3.8%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.7%Skilled & technical33%Routine & elementary16.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)14.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.8%Apprenticeship4.1%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership75.4%
Among the least-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
61
Council tax Colchester · 2026-27
A £1,522
B £1,776
C £2,029
D £2,283
E £2,790
F £3,298
G £3,805
H £4,566
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
23
Manningtree 2 mi
Mistley 3.5 mi
Hythe (Colchester) 5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
23
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Dedham Heath in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Foxash Estate 49 0.8 mi away ⇄
Dedham 48 0.9 mi away ⇄
Lamb Corner 50 0.9 mi away ⇄
Ardleigh 44 1.7 mi away ⇄
Lawford 57 2.1 mi away ⇄
Stratford St Mary 40 2.2 mi away ⇄
East Bergholt 52 2.3 mi away ⇄
Langham (Colchester) 44 2.3 mi away ⇄
Bromley Cross 36 2.4 mi away ⇄
Fox Street 45 2.4 mi away ⇄
Manningtree 39 2.8 mi away ⇄
Brantham 52 3.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Dedham Heath a nice place to live?

Dedham Heath has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Dedham Heath is 49/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Dedham Heath?

Dedham Heath is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 65 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Dedham Heath?

Among the top-rated schools in Dedham Heath is Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Dedham Heath in total.

Dedham Heath in context

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Postcode districts in Dedham Heath

CO7 46 ⇄

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