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Hedingham, Gosfield & Greenstead Green

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About

The Hedingham, Gosfield and Greenstead Green area sits in the north of the Braintree district in Essex, composed of small villages, farmland and lanes. Castle Hedingham contains a 12th‑century Norman keep at Hedingham Castle, built for the de Vere family; the keep and its stonework are visible from the village centre and anchor local history. Village services cluster around small high streets and parish churches, with signs of agricultural use on surrounding fields.

Gosfield lies a short drive to the north-west and is centred on Gosfield Hall, a mid-16th‑century manor with a walled garden and parkland now used for events and private functions. Greenstead Green sits between arable fields and hedgerows, with cottages, former barns and a network of minor roads that link farms and hamlets. Local lanes connect the three communities to nearby towns while retaining a pattern of field boundaries, ponds and hedgerows that reflects long-standing land use.

Area overview

On average Hedingham, Gosfield & Greenstead Green has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hedingham, Gosfield & Greenstead Green is £60,126 per year. There are 6 schools in Hedingham, Gosfield & Greenstead Green: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Hedingham, Gosfield & Greenstead Green is home to around 7,817 people, with a population density of about 186.3 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
11.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hedingham, Gosfield & Greenstead Green Population
7,817
Population density
186.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.49(-31%)
Other theft
4.86(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.07(-52%)
Vehicle crime
2.69(-41%)
Public order
2.56(-51%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,373
94.3%
Other White
160
2.05%
Irish
43
0.55%
White and Asian (mixed)
38
0.49%
Other
36
0.46%
Total population: 7,819

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,602
25.02%
Level 3 (A level)
1,204
18.8%
No qualifications
1,139
17.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,075
16.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
775
12.1%
Total 16+ residents: 6,403

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,195
36.46%
Owns outright
1,178
35.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
362
11.04%
Other social rented
340
10.37%
Social rents from council
92
2.81%
Total households: 3,278

Property prices in Hedingham, Gosfield & Greenstead Green

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Hedingham, Gosfield & Greenstead Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 up to £1,884,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hedingham, Gosfield & Greenstead Green 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 Hedingham, Gosfield & Greenstead Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached39£490,000
Flats4£165,000
Semi-Detached33£335,000
Terraced19£290,000

10 years median price trend in Hedingham, Gosfield & Greenstead Green

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hedingham, Gosfield & Greenstead Green.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.