Area Info for Dedham (Essex)

Introduction to Dedham, Essex

Dedham is a picturesque village located in Essex, England. It is renowned for its historic charm, scenic beauty, and cultural significance. Situated on the River Stour, Dedham is part of the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, often referred to as "Constable Country" due to its association with the famous painter John Constable.

Historical Background

Dedham has a rich history dating back to medieval times. The village features several historic buildings, including the Dedham Church of St Mary the Virgin, which dates from the 14th century. The village's history is closely linked to agriculture and river trade, which contributed to its development over the centuries.

Attractions and Landmarks

Notable attractions in Dedham include the Dedham Church, the historic Dedham Lock and Mill, and the surrounding countryside that inspired many of Constable's paintings. The village also offers a range of art galleries, craft shops, and traditional pubs, making it a popular destination for visitors seeking a quintessential English village experience.

Activities and Events

Visitors to Dedham can enjoy walking, cycling, and boating along the River Stour. The village hosts various events throughout the year, including art exhibitions, local markets, and traditional festivals that celebrate its cultural heritage.

Accessibility and Location

Dedham is accessible by road and is approximately 10 miles from Colchester and 20 miles from Chelmsford. It is well-connected to nearby towns and is a popular stop for those exploring the Essex countryside.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Education
School
Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School1.11 miles
Parsons Field, Dedham, Colchester, Essex, CO7 6BZ
Langham Primary School1.22 miles
School Road, Langham, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5PB
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Ardleigh1.38 miles
Colchester Road, Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7NS
Langham Oaks1.50 miles
School Road, Langham, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5PA
Stratford St Mary Primary School1.81 miles
Stratford St Mary, Nr Colchester, Suffolk, CO7 6YG
Boxted St Peter's Church of England School2.55 miles
Carter`s Hill, Boxted, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5YN
East Bergholt Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School2.67 miles
School Lane, East Bergholt, Nr Colchester, Suffolk, CO7 6SW
Brinkley Grove Primary School2.99 miles
Rawlings Crescent, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9GF
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester3.11 miles
Clay Lane Grove, Colchester, Essex, CO4 0HH
Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School3.13 miles
Long Road, Lawford, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2EF
East Bergholt High School3.13 miles
Heath Road, East Bergholt, Colchester, CO7 6RJ
The Gilberd School3.17 miles
Brinkley Lane, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9PU
Highwoods Community Primary School3.38 miles
Tynedale Square, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9SN
Manningtree High School3.39 miles
Colchester Road, Lawford, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2BW
Highfields Primary School3.43 miles
Colchester Road, Lawford, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2BN
Roach Vale Primary School3.52 miles
Roach Vale, Parsons Heath, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3YN
Health
Clinic
Scrivens Hearing Care At Dedham Vale Health Centre - Dedham1.30 miles
Manningtree Road, Dedham, Colchester, Essex, CO7 6DU
Partnerships in Care Elm Park1.79 miles
Brain Injury Services Essex, Station Road, Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7RT
Specialist Family Nursing Service2.70 miles
844 The Crescent, Colchester Business Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9YQ
Independent Living Centre2.73 miles
1 Newcomen Way, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9QL
Colchester - The Brambles2.98 miles
439 Ipswich Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 0HF
Bluebell Surgery2.99 miles
Jack Andrews Drive, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9YN
Blubell Surgery3.01 miles
Jack Andrews Drive, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9WX
Highwoods Surgery3.36 miles
Highwoods Square, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9SR
Scrivens Hearing Care At Highwoods Medical Centre - Highwoods3.36 miles
Highwoods Square, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9SR
Manningtree Physiotherapy Clinic3.43 miles
Manningtree Sports Centre, Colchester Road, Lawford, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2BN
The St Aubyn Centre3.81 miles
Stuart House, 2 Boxted Road, Mile End, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5HG
Colchester - King's Wood Centre3.84 miles
North East Essex Mental Health, Kingswood Centre, Turner Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JY
Fairviews3.86 miles
Boxted Road, Mile End, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5HF
Anglian Community Enterprise-Mill Road Therapy Centre3.91 miles
Mill Road Therapy Centre, Mill Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5LJ
Essex Rivers Alliance Mri Centre4.01 miles
Colchester General Ho, Charter Way, Turner Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JL
Colchester - The Lakes4.01 miles
Colchester District General Hospita, Turner Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JL
GP
Dedham Branch Surgery1.30 miles
Dedham Vale Community Health Centre, Manningtree Road, Dedham, Essex, CO7 6DU
Ardleigh Surgery1.32 miles
Dedham Road, Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7LD
Bluebell Surgery2.99 miles
Jack andrews Drive, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9YN
Constable Country Medical Practice3.12 miles
Heath Road, East Bergholt, Colchester, East Bergholt, CO7 6RT
Lawford Surgery3.21 miles
2 Edgefield Avenue, Lawford, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2HD
Highwoods Surgery3.36 miles
Highwoods Square, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9SR
Parsons Health Medical Practice3.63 miles
35A Parsons Heath, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3HS
Riverside Health Centre3.67 miles
Station Road, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 1AA
North Colchester Healthcare Centre4.03 miles
Colchester Primary Care Centre, Turner Road, Colchester, Essex, England - Uk, CO4 5JR
Mill Road Surgery4.03 miles
47 Mill Road, Mile End, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5LE
The Hawthorn Surgery4.04 miles
St Edmunds Centre, Tamarisk Way, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3GW
Chapel Lane Surgery4.51 miles
Chapel Lane, Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7AG
Castle Gardens Medical Centre4.71 miles
78 East Hill, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2QS
The East Hill Surgery4.71 miles
The East Hill Surgery, 78 East Hill, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2RW
University of Essex Medical Centre : Dr Wall and Partners 4.90 miles
University Health Centre, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ
North Hill Medical Group - Nayland Surgery4.97 miles
93 Bear Street, Nayland, Colchester, Essex, CO6 4LA
Hospital
Colchester General Hospital4.01 miles
Turner Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JL
Oaks Hospital4.32 miles
Oaks Place, Mile End Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5XR
Essex County Hospital5.41 miles
Lexden Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3NB
Bluebird Lodge11.09 miles
100 Mansbrook Boulevard, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9GJ
St Clements Hospital11.79 miles
Foxhall Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8LS
Walker Close12.03 miles
3 and 4 Walker Close, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8LY
St Leonards Hospital12.03 miles
Newton Road, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2RQ
Fryatt Hospital, Harwich12.22 miles
419 Main Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4EX
The Ipswich Hospital12.33 miles
Heath Road, ..., Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5PD
Woodlands12.33 miles
Heath Road, Ipswich Hospital, Ipswich, IP4 5PD
Walnut Tree Hospital12.47 miles
Walnut Tree Lane, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1BE
Nuffield Health, Ipswich Hospital12.93 miles
Foxhall Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5SW
Clacton Hospital13.25 miles
Tower Road, Clacton, Essex, CO15 1LH
Halstead Hospital14.34 miles
78 Hedingham Road, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2DL
Felixstowe Community Hospital16.29 miles
Constable Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7HJ
St Michael's Hospital19.01 miles
Rayne Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2QU
Pharmacy
Dedham Pharmacy Ltd1.23 miles
High Street, Dedham, Nr Colchester, CO7 6DE
The Pharmacy2.48 miles
The Street, East Bergholt, CO7 6SE
Your Local Boots Pharmacy2.66 miles
Unit H4,, Wyncolls Rd Severalls, Colchester, CO4 9HT
Tesco Instore Pharmacy3.36 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Highwoods Square, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9ED
Day Lewis St Johns Pharmacy3.46 miles
38 St.Christopher Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 0NA
Boots3.67 miles
Century House, Station Road, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 1AA
Day Lewis Pharmacy3.72 miles
338 Harwich Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3HP
Boots4.04 miles
St Edmunds Centre, Tamarisk Way, Greenstead, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3GW
Rowlands Pharmacy4.20 miles
13 Nayland Road, Colchester, CO4 5EG
Asda Pharmacy4.34 miles
Unit 9 Turner Rise, Petrolea Close, Colchester, CO4 5TU
Day Lewis Plc4.69 miles
Day Lewis East Hill (Formerly Priory Pharmacy), 81a East Hill, Colchester, CO1 2QW
The Hythe Pharmacy4.86 miles
2 Hythe Quay, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8JB
Queen Street Pharmacy4.90 miles
12 Queen Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2PJ
Day Lewis Pharmacy4.95 miles
7 Priory Walk, Colchester, CO1 1LG
Boots5.03 miles
5 Lion Walk, Colchester, CO1 1LX
Fittleworth Medical Limited5.11 miles
D41-D42 Moorside Business, Eastgates, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2ZF
Leisure
Park
WELSH WOOD3.45 miles
DEDHAM VALE3.66 miles
HIGH WOODS3.71 miles
SEVERALLS HOSPITAL (Grade II Listed)3.80 miles
TENDRING HALL PARK (Grade II Listed)4.15 miles
SALARY BROOK4.17 miles
BULL MEADOWS4.44 miles
COLCHESTER CASTLE PARK (Grade II Listed)4.71 miles
WIVENHOE PARK (Grade II Listed)4.76 miles
HILLY FIELDS5.36 miles
COLNE5.61 miles
SPRING LANE MEADOWS5.92 miles
RAILWAY WALK, HADLEIGH6.13 miles
LEXDEN PARK6.13 miles
RIVERSIDE WALK, HADLEIGH6.90 miles
BROOM HILL, HADLEIGH6.95 miles
Shop
Groceries
Co-op Colchester1.24 miles
Dedham, CO7 6DE
Co-op Colchester2.39 miles
East Bergholt, CO7 6TA
M&S Colchester Connect Bp3.03 miles
A12 Colchester Bypass, Essex, CO4 5JA
Tesco Colchester (Extra)3.38 miles
Highwoods Square, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9ED
Tesco Colchester (Express)3.48 miles
48-52 St Christophers Rd, Colchester, Essex, CO4 0NB
Stour View Stores3.61 miles
53 Station Road, Manningtree Essex CO11 1EB
St Johns Stores3.62 miles
291 Ipswich Road, Colchester Essex CO4 0HW
Co-op Manningtree3.67 miles
Manningtree, CO11 1US
Tesco Colchester (Express)3.68 miles
19a Bromley Rd, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3JF
Tesco Manningtree (Express)3.82 miles
32-34 High St, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 1AJ
M K Convenience Store3.84 miles
28a Turner Road, Colchester Essex CO4 5LB
Galaxy Food & Wine3.98 miles
229 Harwich Road, Colchester Essex CO4 3DG
Co-op Colchester4.06 miles
Greenstead, CO4 3PX
Co-op Colchester4.06 miles
Harwich Road, CO4 3DB
Co-op Manningtree4.12 miles
Brantham, CO11 1TR
Co-op Colchester4.17 miles
Mile End, CO4 5EQ
Transport
Airport
London Southend Airport28.59 miles
London Stansted Airport30.66 miles
Kent International Airport44.52 miles
Bus Stop
Monks Lane (NE)0.03 miles
Monks Lane (SW)0.03 miles
Ardleigh Road (E)0.14 miles
Ardleigh Road (W)0.16 miles
Birchwood Corner (W)0.68 miles
Birchwood Corner (E)0.72 miles
Duck Lane (W)0.78 miles
Duck Lane (E)0.82 miles
The Anchor (N)0.90 miles
The Anchor (S)0.90 miles
The Heath (N)0.93 miles
The Heath (S)0.94 miles
Coopers Lane (N)0.98 miles
Langham Oak (NE)0.98 miles
Coopers Lane (S)0.98 miles
Birchwood Road (E)1.02 miles
Ferry Port
Brightlingsea Ferry Landing9.88 miles
Point Clear Ferry Landing10.03 miles
Harwich International Ferry Terminal11.90 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing12.88 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing12.89 miles
Harwich Harbour Ferry Landing13.26 miles
Felixstowe for Harwich Ferry Landing14.71 miles
Felixstowe for Bawdsey Ferry Landing17.99 miles
Bawdsey Ferry Landing18.15 miles
Burnham on Crouch Ferry Landing23.14 miles
Wallasea Island Ferry Landing23.53 miles
Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal58.95 miles
Railway Station
Manningtree Rail Station3.02 miles
Mistley Rail Station4.55 miles
Hythe (Essex) Rail Station4.57 miles
Colchester Rail Station4.65 miles
Colchester Town Rail Station5.02 miles
Wivenhoe Rail Station6.17 miles
Alresford (Essex) Rail Station6.37 miles
Great Bentley Rail Station7.52 miles
Wrabness Rail Station8.40 miles
Weeley Rail Station8.74 miles
Bures Rail Station8.93 miles
Marks Tey Rail Station9.28 miles
Chappel & Wakes Colne Rail Station9.30 miles
Ipswich Rail Station10.27 miles
Thorpe-le-Soken Rail Station10.43 miles
Derby Road (Ipswich) Rail Station11.47 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (CO7 6E*)
Number of Properties in Catchment310
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
HONEYSUCKLE COTTAGE, ARDLEIGH ROAD
DEDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO7 6EQ		£565,000
2025-09-02
detached
freehold
CLEMWOOD, ARDLEIGH ROAD
DEDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO7 6EQ		£590,000
2025-08-08
detached
freehold
OAK MEADOW, DEDHAM ROAD
ARDLEIGH
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO7 7QB		£750,000
2025-06-04
detached
freehold
THE GRANGE, MALTING FARM LANE
ARDLEIGH
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO7 7QG		£890,000
2025-01-22
detached
freehold
THE DINGLE, DEAD LANE
ARDLEIGH
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO7 7QD		£615,000
2024-12-17
detached
freehold
THE SPRING, BIRCHWOOD ROAD
DEDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO7 6EB		£575,000
2024-12-03
detached
freehold
Sold 2021-06-25   £500,000
HILL HOUSE LODGE (2), BIRCHWOOD ROAD
DEDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO7 6EA		£355,000
2024-05-30
semidetached
freehold
HILL HOUSE LODGE (1), BIRCHWOOD ROAD
DEDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO7 6EA		£375,000
2024-05-30
semidetached
freehold
SEASONS, MONKS LANE
DEDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO7 6DZ		£1,100,000
2023-12-15
detached
freehold
ALAN DENE, ARDLEIGH ROAD
DEDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO7 6EQ		£725,000
2023-07-18
detached
freehold
ROSEMOUNT STABLES, GROVE HILL
DEDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO7 6DX		£850,000
2023-02-20
detached
freehold
HEATH HOUSE, DEDHAM ROAD
ARDLEIGH
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO7 7QB		£1,130,000
2022-12-15
detached
freehold
VICTORIA COTTAGES (2), LONG ROAD WEST
DEDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO7 6EJ		£495,000
2022-10-04
semidetached
freehold
MEADOW COTTAGE, DEDHAM ROAD
ARDLEIGH
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO7 7QB		£1,085,000
2022-07-12
detached
freehold
MEADOWBROOK, GROVE HILL
DEDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO7 6DT		£1,600,000
2022-06-24
otherPropertyType
freehold
SHELLEY GLEBE BARN, GROVE HILL
DEDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO7 6DT		£1,000,000
2022-04-28
detached
freehold
ALUMHURST, LONG ROAD WEST
DEDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO7 6ER		£629,000
2022-04-25
detached
freehold
EAST DENE, GROVE HILL
DEDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO7 6DX		£685,000
2022-02-25
detached
freehold
Sold 2017-09-14   £620,000
THRESHFIELD, HUNTERS CHASE
ARDLEIGH
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO7 7LN		£1,000,000
2022-01-11
detached
freehold
CHARLTON, ARDLEIGH ROAD
DEDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO7 6EG		£475,000
2021-10-07
detached
freehold
WOODCOTT, DEDHAM ROAD
ARDLEIGH
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO7 7LL		£875,000
2021-06-15
detached
freehold
Sold 2018-12-04   £286,250
RED HOUSE, DEDHAM ROAD
ARDLEIGH
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO7 7QB		£575,000
2021-06-04
semidetached
freehold
IVY COTTAGES (2), LONG ROAD WEST
DEDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO7 6EL		£420,000
2021-05-28
semidetached
freehold
LITTLE OAKS, LONG ROAD WEST
DEDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO7 6ER		£740,000
2021-03-29
detached
freehold
DENBURY, ARDLEIGH ROAD
DEDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO7 6EG		£480,000
2021-03-19
semidetached
freehold
GREENHEDGES, ARDLEIGH ROAD
DEDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO7 6EE		£600,000
2021-03-01
detached
freehold
LINDEN HOUSE, BIRCHWOOD ROAD
DEDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO7 6EB		£800,000
2020-11-26
detached
freehold
WITHEYS, DEAD LANE
ARDLEIGH
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO7 7QD		£332,500
2020-09-24
detached
freehold
GROVE HILL HOUSE, GROVE HILL
DEDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO7 6DX		£1,415,000
2020-09-23
detached
freehold
INGLENOOK, DEDHAM ROAD
ARDLEIGH
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO7 7LL		£615,000
2020-09-07
detached
freehold
BEAUMARIS, DEAD LANE
ARDLEIGH
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO7 7QD		£275,000
2020-09-02
semidetached
freehold
RAINSFORD, MONKS LANE
DEDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO7 6DZ		£650,000
2020-08-21
detached
freehold
GROVE COTTAGE, GROVE HILL
DEDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO7 6DX		£425,000
2020-03-13
semidetached
freehold
FARSAWREY, DEDHAM ROAD
ARDLEIGH
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO7 7QB		£600,000
2020-03-02
semidetached
freehold
THE RANCHE, LONG ROAD WEST
DEDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO7 6EH		£485,000
2020-02-24
detached
freehold
RYE COTTAGES (1), ARDLEIGH ROAD
DEDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO7 6EE		£540,000
2019-10-23
semidetached
freehold
THE BUNGALOW, HUNTERS CHASE
ARDLEIGH
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO7 7LN		£801,750
2019-10-04
otherPropertyType
freehold
IVY COTTAGES (1), LONG ROAD WEST
DEDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO7 6EL		£380,000
2019-09-26
semidetached
freehold
OAKBANK, ARDLEIGH ROAD
DEDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO7 6EG		£485,000
2019-09-03
detached
freehold
ROSE COTTAGE, LONG ROAD WEST
DEDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO7 6EL		£430,000
2019-04-23
detached
freehold
WALNUT COTTAGE, MALTING FARM LANE
ARDLEIGH
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO7 7QG		£565,000
2018-11-16
semidetached
freehold
SUNNYSIDE, LONG ROAD WEST
DEDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO7 6EP		£605,000
2018-06-15
detached
freehold
WOODBURN, ARDLEIGH ROAD
DEDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO7 6EQ		£565,000
2018-04-09
detached
freehold
RYE FARM, LONG ROAD WEST
DEDHAM
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO7 6EH		£825,000
2018-01-04
otherPropertyType
freehold
GLENRYCK, DEAD LANE
ARDLEIGH
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO7 7QD		£338,000
2017-12-01
detached
freehold
INGLESIDE, DEDHAM ROAD
ARDLEIGH
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO7 7QB		£315,500
2017-10-02
semidetached
freehold
BENSTER, DEAD LANE
ARDLEIGH
COLCHESTER
ESSEX
CO7 7QD		£485,000
2017-09-15
detached
freehold
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