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Gosfield & Greenstead Green

About

Gosfield & Greenstead Green is a predominantly rural ward located to the north of Braintree town. The area encompasses the large village of Gosfield and the smaller settlement of Greenstead Green, along with surrounding farmland and woodland. The landscape is characterised by open fields and scattered farmsteads, with a network of narrow country lanes connecting the communities. Residential development is mostly contained within the established village boundaries.

The ward is centred around Gosfield Lake, a large body of water created from former gravel workings. This lake is now part of a private country club and golf course, influencing the local environment. The historic Gosfield Hall, a Grade I listed manor house set in its own parkland, is a significant local landmark. Community life focuses on the village halls, the local primary school, and the parish churches in this quiet part of the Essex countryside.

Area overview

On average Gosfield & Greenstead Green has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gosfield & Greenstead Green is £60,514 per year. There are 4 schools in Gosfield & Greenstead Green: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Gosfield & Greenstead Green is home to around 2,736 people, with a population density of about 62.8 per km2.

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Gosfield & Greenstead Green Population

2,736

Population density

62.8 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

18.64(-40%)

Other theft

5.48(-1%)

Criminal damage and arson

5.12(-20%)

Burglary

4.75(+71%)

Vehicle crime

3.65(-20%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

2,658

97.15%

Other White

1.17%

Irish

0.44%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.33%

Other

0.18%

Total population: 2,736

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

609

26.2%

No qualifications

442

19.02%

Level 3 (A level)

408

17.56%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

366

15.75%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

262

11.27%

Total 16+ residents: 2,324

Housing

Owns outright

592

50.08%

Owns with a mortgage

357

30.2%

Other social rented

7.19%

Private landlord or letting agency

6.01%

Other forms of private rent

2.79%

Total households: 1,182

Property prices in Gosfield & Greenstead Green

Based on 18 recent sales, the median property price is £525,000 in Gosfield & Greenstead Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £955,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Gosfield & Greenstead Green over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	14	£577,500	£454,750	£471,250	£720,000	£836,375
Semi-Detached	3	£306,000	£210,600	£253,000	£325,500	£341,100
Terraced	1	£370,000	£370,000	£370,000	£370,000	£370,000

10 years median price trend in Gosfield & Greenstead Green

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Crime per 1,000 population

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