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Halstead East & Colnes

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About

Halstead East & Colnes is a residential area located in the Braintree district of Essex. The area features a mix of housing, including detached homes, terraced properties, and some modern developments. It is well-connected by road, with the A131 and A1124 providing easy access to nearby towns like Halstead and Braintree. Local amenities include convenience stores, schools, and parks, catering to everyday needs.

The area is surrounded by countryside, offering green spaces like Colne Valley Park for outdoor activities. Public transport options include bus routes linking to Braintree town centre and beyond. The nearby River Colne adds to the rural character of the area. Halstead East & Colnes provides a balance of suburban living with access to Essex’s wider transport network.

Area overview

On average Halstead East & Colnes has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 40 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 of residents in Halstead East & Colnes is £45,900 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).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
9.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 168 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 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
Detached76£452,500
Flats7£190,000
Semi-Detached49£310,000
Terraced36£267,500

10 years median price trend in Halstead East & Colnes

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.