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Halstead East & Colnes

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About

Halstead East & Colnes encompasses a largely rural part of the Braintree district, characterised by open farmland and scattered villages. The area includes the historic market town of Halstead itself, situated on the Colne Valley ridge, alongside smaller settlements like the Colnes and Greenstead Green. The landscape is defined by the River Colne and its tributaries, which weave through the agricultural land.

A notable network of public footpaths and bridleways crosses the area, connecting the communities. The Colne Valley Railway, a heritage line running steam and diesel trains between Castle Hedingham and Yeldham, operates on part of this route. Agriculture remains a visible presence, with arable fields and some smaller farmsteads shaping the surrounding countryside.

Area overview

On average Halstead East & Colnes has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Halstead East & Colnes is £59,387 per year. There are 4 schools in Halstead East & Colnes: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Halstead East & Colnes is home to around 9,494 people, with a population density of about 309.4 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
9.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Halstead East & Colnes Population
9,494
Population density
309.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.12(-30%)
Public order
2.95(-42%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.84(-55%)
Other theft
2.32(-58%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.21(-81%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,006
94.86%
Other White
161
1.7%
Irish
52
0.55%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
39
0.41%
White and Asian (mixed)
32
0.34%
Total population: 9,494

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,115
26.99%
Level 3 (A level)
1,514
19.32%
No qualifications
1,338
17.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,317
16.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
865
11.04%
Total 16+ residents: 7,836

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,639
41.13%
Owns with a mortgage
1,354
33.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
434
10.89%
Other social rented
377
9.46%
Social rents from council
92
2.31%
Total households: 3,985

Property prices in Halstead East & Colnes

Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 in Halstead East & Colnes area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £1,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Halstead East & Colnes in the 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 Halstead East & Colnes over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats5£160,000
Terraced32£272,500
Detached65£460,000
Semi-Detached49£322,000

10 years median price trend in Halstead East & Colnes

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Halstead East & Colnes.

All postcodes in Halstead East & Colnes

CO91PW

Brewster Close

CO62RG

Church Hill

CO92BT

Head Street

CO62FR

Colne Place Gardens

CO62QX

High Street

CO62JE

Shellcroft

CO62TD

Massingham Drive

CO62RX

Hillie Bunnies

CO92TU

Kestrel Rise

CO62HY

Mill Lane

CO91EZ

Parsonage Street

CO62HB

Greenway

CO92BS

Sudbury Road

CO62HT

Countess Cross

CO92SR

Coggeshall Way

CO62PH

Lower Holt Street

CO62HZ

Rainbow Way

CO92SY

Fourth Avenue

CO92GH

Smith Gardens

CO62GP

Halstead Road

CO92HN

Nether Court

CO91NZ

Ravens Avenue

CO91YB

Stanstead Road

CO92SU

Second Avenue

CO62EX

Church Street

CO62JP

Coggeshall Road

CO62SJ

Priory Street

CO92HT

Colne Road

CO62RH

Park Lane

CO62FE

Hobbs Way

CO92QH

Ashlong Grove

CO62ET

Oddcroft

CO62SD

Sims Close

CO91YD

Poplar Close

CO62NA

De Vere Road

CO62NG

Halstead Road

CO62SY

Nonancourt Way

CO92UA

Cherry Tree Close

CO92EP

Middlefield

CO92BL

Sudbury Road

CO62HX

Mill Lane

CO92SZ

Fifth Avenue

CO62JS

Coggeshall Road

CO92HE

Nether Court

CO62NH

The Croft

CO92BQ

Honeywood Road

CO62QW

High Street

CO61AR

Colne Road

CO62QB

Bures Road

CO62SA

Burrows Road

CO62JQ

Brook Street

CO62LB

America Road

CO92HR

Bois Hall Gardens

CO92GJ

French Close

CO92BP

Portway Court

CO62LA

Coggeshall Road

CO62FP

The Colnes

CO62RT

Queens Cottages

CO91NA

Meadow Close

CO92EZ

Harold Close

CO62LJ

Tey Road Close

CO92GG

Lee Close

CO91JB

Well Field

CO62HL

Brick House Road

CO91NH

Highfields

CO92TT

Beech Avenue

CO91UY

Crossfields

CO62PL

Colne Park Road

CO62LR

Halstead Road

CO62QJ

Countess Cross

CO62SF

Ernalds Close

CO62RW

Swallow Field

CO92TL

Apple Tree Close

CO62PZ

The Grove

CO62EU

Brook Street

CO62JU

Coggeshall Road

CO62NL

Halstead Road

CO62SZ

Reuben Walk

CO62PS

Colchester Road

CO62FF

Rogers Avenue

CO92FR

Starling Close

CO62LZ

De Vere Road

CO62EZ

The Green

CO92SX

Fifth Avenue

CO62QZ

High Street

CO92BU

Paynters Terrace

CO92FS

Woodpecker Close

CO62RN

York Road

CO91RD

Ash Rise

CO62FQ

The Colnes

CO92DW

Hedingham Road

CO91NG

Johnston Close

CO62PN

Colchester Road

CO92EU

Colchester Road

CO62JA

Crossways

CO62SE

Josselin Close

CO92TN

Pear Tree Close

CO62LP

Tillwicks Close

CO92GZ

Bullfinch Drive

CO62LX

Atlas Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.