Town Pop. 451

Living in Langham (Colchester): Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Langham (Colchester) scores 44/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 88/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Langham (Colchester) places 2nd of 4 in the CO4 postcode district.

It scores 16 points below the CO4 postcode district as a whole, which averages 60/100. Its economic health score runs 36 points above the CO4 district's 52/100. Healthcare (7), lifestyle (14), transport (23) and schools (26) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: CO4 postcode district.

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Langham (Colchester) scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
79
179.6 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 43 crimes
↑ 186% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 208% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 223% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 217% above national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
↑ 85% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 28 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 18 crimes
  3. 3 Boxhouse Lane 8 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 8.182 · PM2.5 6.963 · PM10 11.966 µg/m³
70
Green Space 32
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
26
2 schools in area · 6 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Langham Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Langham OaksSpecial · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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 Hospital2.8 mi
Ipswich Hospital12.5 mi
Broomfield Hospital23.1 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
Nearest GP surgeryHighwoods Surgery2.8 mi
GP capacity2,810 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
66
Full fibre (FTTP)62.6%
available across Colchester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
86.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
86.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 22 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
88
Employment rate55.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.6%Unemployed1.2%Retired31.3%Student4.4%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.9%Skilled & technical34%Routine & elementary13.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)15.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.6%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)3.5%
Home ownership86.5%
Among the least-deprived 33% 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
Colchester 3.9 mi
Manningtree 4.3 mi
Hythe (Colchester) 4.3 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Langham (Colchester) 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

Boxted Cross 40 1.3 mi away ⇄
Lamb Corner 50 1.4 mi away ⇄
Boxted 44 1.7 mi away ⇄
Stratford St Mary 40 2.1 mi away ⇄
Dedham 48 2.2 mi away ⇄
Fox Street 45 2.2 mi away ⇄
Dedham Heath 49 2.3 mi away ⇄
Ardleigh 44 2.3 mi away ⇄
Foxash Estate 49 2.8 mi away ⇄
Tye Green (Colchester) 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Great Horkesley 52 3.2 mi away ⇄
Bromley Cross 36 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Langham (Colchester) a nice place to live?

Langham (Colchester) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Langham (Colchester) is 44/100, 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 Langham (Colchester)?

Langham (Colchester) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 79/100. There were 81 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Langham (Colchester)?

Among the top-rated schools in Langham (Colchester) is Langham Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Langham (Colchester) in total.

Langham (Colchester) in context

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Postcode districts in Langham (Colchester)

CO4 60 ⇄
CO7 46 ⇄

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