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Great Notley & Black Notley

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About

Great Notley & Black Notley is a ward in the Braintree district of Essex, covering the villages of Great Notley and Black Notley. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing developments and older properties. Great Notley is known for its modern estate, built around a country park, while Black Notley retains a more rural character with historic buildings and farmland.

The ward benefits from good transport links, including proximity to the A131 and Braintree town centre. Local amenities include schools, shops, and leisure facilities, with Great Notley Country Park providing green space for recreation. The area balances suburban growth with countryside surroundings, making it a practical choice for families and commuters.

Area overview

On average Great Notley & Black Notley has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Great Notley & Black Notley is £53,812 per year. There are 2 schools in Great Notley & Black Notley: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
7.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Great Notley & Black Notley Population
10,100
Population density
875.2 per km²

Demographics

British
9,212
91.17%
Other White
264
2.61%
Indian
96
0.95%
African
90
0.89%
Irish
88
0.87%
Total population: 10,104

Housing

Owns with a mortgage
1,713
45.27%
Owns outright
1,353
35.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
348
9.2%
Other social rented
264
6.98%
Other forms of private rent
50
1.32%
Total households: 3,784

Property prices in Great Notley & Black Notley

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £406,500 in Great Notley & Black Notley area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,500 up to £1,000,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached57£525,000
Flats11£195,000
Semi-Detached29£353,000
Terraced21£325,000

10 years price trend in Great Notley & Black Notley

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.