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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 136 recent sales, the median property price is £366,500 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
Detached61£505,000
Flats3£156,000
Semi-Detached42£323,500
Terraced30£277,000

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

CO62SL

Homefield Way

CO62SR

Tapestry Court

CO62QD

Boley Road

CO62PB

High Street

CO61AS

Burnt House Road

CO62JH

Brook Street

CO62QQ

Colne Engaine Road

CO62JG

Halstead Road

CO62RZ

Burrows Road

CO62NB

Dudley Road

CO62RB

High Street

CO62HP

Countess Cross

CO62SW

Nonancourt Way

CO62LY

Atlas Court

CO91YG

Brendon Drive

CO92FZ

Reynolds Drive

CO62QH

The Colnes

CO62SS

Broomfield Gardens

CO91NU

Elm Drive

CO92DR

Box Mill Lane

CO62PW

Colchester Road

CO92GN

Hall Chase

CO62NZ

Garden Court

CO62FL

Bourne Brook View

CO91FA

Stanstead Road

CO62RY

Monks Road

CO62QF

Bures Road

CO62RL

Cuthedge Lane

CO62FG

Aubrey Close

CO92HY

Bois Hall Gardens

CO92TW

Kingfisher Meadows

CO91UX

Ozier Field

CO91GQ

Stanstead Place

CO62LF

Halstead Road

CO92QJ

Howe Chase

CO92DN

Hedingham Road

CO91WT

The Lindens

CO62ER

Station Road

CO92BE

Churchill Avenue

CO62SP

Homefield Way

CO62RS

Queens Road

CO92ES

Colchester Road

CO91YA

Ravens Avenue

CO62RD

Temperance Yard

CO62HA

Green Farm Road

CO62LU

Atlas Road

CO62NF

Halstead Road

CO92QL

Hedingham Road

CO62ES

Station Road

CO91RA

Bentall Close

CO62PF

Thomas Bell Road

CO62JT

Curds Road

CO92DP

Hedingham Road

CO62SG

Sims Close

CO62JJ

Upper Orchard Cottages

CO62QA

Bures Road

CO62FB

Mill Field

CO62JR

Coggeshall Road

CO92TQ

Hawthorn Close

CO62PE

Newhouse Road

CO62SH

Oxford Court

CO92BD

Churchill Avenue

CO62JX

Coggeshall Road

CO92ST

Brook Farm Close

CO62SB

Foundry Lane

CO62LQ

Tey Road

CO91NQ

Stanstead Road

CO62NJ

The Kennels

CO62TB

Reuben Walk

CO92FW

Colchester Road

CO62HN

Hackney Cottage

CO62HS

The Colnes

CO91NY

Balls Chase

CO62LS

Atlas Bungalows

CO62RU

Hillie Bunnies

CO62HJ

Brick House Road

CO62PP

Colchester Road

CO92FT

Heron Way

CO62FN

Coppins Yard

CO62LH

Lowefields

CO62TS

The Castings

CO62HE

High Croft

CO62SQ

Massingham Drive

CO91LZ

River Close

CO92BJ

Mathews Close

CO62PJ

Colneford Hill

CO62NS

Airfield

CO92GQ

Steed Croft

CO62NR

Nightingale Hall Road

CO92TR

Beech Avenue

CO62TE

Foundry Lane

CO92HW

Chaffinch Way

CO62JD

Brook Street

CO62HD

Pebmarsh Road

CO62LT

Station Road

CO62ND

Dudley Road

CO62RF

Ashwells Meadow

CO62PR

Colchester Road

CO62TT

The Castings

CO62QL

Colne Park Road

Data Sources

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