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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

CO62HH

Brickhouse Road

CO62HW

Overhall Cottage

CO92TB

Gardeners Road

CO62ST

Massingham Drive

CO91NX

Balls Chase

CO92BH

Morton Way

CO62NY

Hunt Road

CO62PD

Hayhouse Road

CO62NX

Hunt Road

CO92FL

Sixth Avenue

CO62NN

Stonebridge Hill

CO62PU

Oxford Place

CO62HR

Countess Cross

CO92BB

Sudbury Road

CO92GU

Sixth Avenue

CO92TS

Birch Drive

CO92SF

Hawthorn Close

CO92HD

Colchester Road

CO62FJ

Bourne Brook View

CO62LG

Tey Road

CO91LJ

Butler Road

CO92HU

Colne Road

CO62LD

Tey Road

CO62PT

Boley Road

CO62NU

Kemsley Road

CO92EX

First Avenue

CO92HX

Bois Hall Gardens

CO92BA

Sudbury Road

CO62QE

Station Road

CO92HS

Colne Road

CO62RJ

Park Lane

CO91BY

Fairfield Way

CO92BG

Tylneys Road

CO62JL

Elms Hall Road

CO62PA

High Street

CO62QN

Colne Park Road

CO91LY

Rye Hills

CO92HF

Nether Court

CO62EY

Church Street

CO92GP

Wright Grove

CO62RP

Queens Road

CO92TX

Hawthorn Close

CO62QG

Brambles Lane

CO92TH

Winston Way

CO62EP

Church View

CO62NT

Morleys Road

CO92GR

Clark Field

CO92FF

Dame Mary Walk

CO92HB

Larks Rise

CO62JB

Brook Street

CO92ET

Colchester Road

CO62HU

Lawshalls Hill

CO62PG

Upper Holt Street

CO92TY

Swallow Walk

CO92FU

Osprey Road

CO62FD

Holden Way

CO91YE

Cooks Close

CO92GL

Reed Meadow

CO62SN

Willow Tree Way

CO62FA

Bones Yard

CO62JZ

Coggeshall Road

CO62LN

Tillwicks Court

CO62RE

Shut Lane

CO92FQ

Nightingale Drive

CO62FS

The Colnes

Data Sources

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