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About

Hedingham ward is located in the northeastern part of the Braintree district. The area is primarily defined by the two communities of Sible Hedingham and Castle Hedingham, which are separated by the River Colne. The landscape is characterised by a mix of residential development and surrounding agricultural land. The ward functions as a local service centre for its population, with facilities centred along the main roads connecting the settlements.

The historic core of Castle Hedingham is dominated by its Norman keep, a prominent stone fortress that overlooks the village. This structure is a significant local landmark and represents the area's medieval origins. The local economy includes a blend of small independent businesses, light industry, and commuting links to larger towns. The River Colne and its associated water meadows provide a distinct green corridor through the ward.

Area overview

On average Hedingham has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 10.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hedingham is £60,184 per year. The median sale price in Hedingham is £312,000 (around £336 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £265,000 and £395,000. There are 3 schools in Hedingham: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Hedingham is home to around 6,015 people, with a population density of about 191 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
10.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hedingham Population
6,015
Population density
191 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.77(-25%)
Other theft
5.82(+6%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.82(-40%)
Vehicle crime
3.33(-24%)
Public order
3.16(-38%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,663
94.16%
Other White
120
2%
Irish
35
0.58%
White and Asian (mixed)
33
0.55%
Other Asian
29
0.48%
Total population: 6,014

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,192
24.25%
Level 3 (A level)
913
18.58%
No qualifications
894
18.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
828
16.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
616
12.53%
Total 16+ residents: 4,915

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
908
36%
Owns with a mortgage
891
35.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
307
12.17%
Other social rented
287
11.38%
Social rents from council
71
2.82%
Total households: 2,522

Property prices in Hedingham

Median price: £312,000
Price per sq ft: £336
Sales (last 12 months): 71
Typical range (middle 50%): £265K – £395K

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £312,000 (about £336 per square foot) in Hedingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £810,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hedingham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£471,500£345
Semi-Detached24£311,500£332
Terraced21£265,000£358
Flats6£132,500£287

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hedingham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hedingham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£382,495£96,500£240,000£217,498
2017£429,995£185,995£265,000£239,998
2018£422,250£151,000£260,000£230,000
2019£354,000£129,000£274,500£237,500
2020£400,000£148,000£271,000£235,000
2021£415,000£155,000£275,750£250,000
2022£450,000£130,000£308,750£272,500
2023£473,750£179,500£315,000£260,000
2024£463,750£137,500£301,250£282,500
2025£490,000£122,500£330,000£280,000
2026£471,500£132,500£311,000£253,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hedingham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hedingham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£286£184£289£251
2017£281£275£254£248
2018£308£279£275£298
2019£296£268£280£298
2020£296£270£280£304
2021£322£255£292£315
2022£339£302£335£298
2023£338£289£344£308
2024£351£260£343£328
2025£337£253£333£315
2026£348£291£334£375
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hedingham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hedingham in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Braintree district.

Band A£1,520
Band B£1,774
Band C£2,027
Band D£2,280
Band E£2,787
Band F£3,294
Band G£3,801
Band H£4,561

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Hedingham ward.

Local councillors

Jo Clare Beavis

Hedingham - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Wendy Taylor

Hedingham - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Frequently asked questions about Hedingham

Is Hedingham safe?

Hedingham records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Hedingham?

The median sale price in Hedingham is £312,000 (about £336 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Hedingham?

Hedingham has 2 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Hedingham?

Hedingham scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Hedingham sits around rank 19,397 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Hedingham?

The average household income in Hedingham is around £60,184 per year, and 11% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Hedingham?

Hedingham is represented by 2 elected councillors: Jo Clare Beavis (Independent) and Wendy Taylor (Independent).

All postcodesin Hedingham

CO93QN

Oxford Meadow

CO93QW

Oxford Meadow

CO93QP

Oxford Meadow

CO93QA

Station Road

CO93HX

Alderford Street

CO93HL

New Park

CO93DR

Nunnery Street

CO93PS

Brook Terrace

CO93EY

Queen Street

CO93AD

Delvyns Lane

CO93LH

Highstreet Green

CO93JP

Colne Road

CO93NA

Wethersfield Road

CO93NU

Rectory Road

CO93QH

Christmas Field

CO93JB

Cambridge Avenue

CO93EQ

Finch Walk

CO93FL

Tundra Close

CO93AN

Halstead Road

CO93HA

Queen Street

CO93JX

Warburton Avenue

CO93NN

Rectory Meadow

CO93LX

Sugar Lane

CO93BX

Luces Lane

CO93JD

Recreation Ground

CO93DW

Nunnery Street

CO93QT

Bewick Court

CO93DF

Pye Corner

CO93EE

Kirby Hall Road

CO93FS

Hedingham

CO93HP

Swan Street

CO93ER

King Street

CO93SW

Spring Way

CO93JA

Willow Meadows

CO93HZ

Alderford Street

CO93NF

Alexandra Road

CO93DP

Nunnery Street

CO93RG

Potter Street

CO93HG

Bayley Street

CO93FJ

Cousins Yard

CO93HB

Sheepcot Cottages

CO93QX

Friars Close

CO93NY

Graysmead

CO93NT

Church Street

CO93PJ

Brook Meadow

CO93NS

Church Street

CO93PX

Swan Street

CO93HY

New England

CO93DS

Park Vale Close

CO93HJ

New Park

CO93DY

Crouch Green

CO93DB

Crown Street

CO93DA

Church Lane

CO93EH

Ashley Street

CO93BP

Gibson Road

CO93RE

Swan Street

CO93JH

Hills Road

CO93DE

Pye Corner

CO93NL

Recreation Road

CO93NE

Alexandra Road

CO93PP

Swan Street

CO93PD

Hawthorns

CO93JR

Hawkwood Road

CO93JN

Hilton Walk

CO93HE

Luces Lane

CO93QD

Station Road

CO93RB

Swan Chase

CO93FQ

Norman Close

CO93QG

Yeldham Road

CO93AA

Sheepcot Road

CO93QB

Crosspath

CO93PG

Elm Close

CO93EU

Pottery Lane

CO93DT

Bowmans Park

CO93EW

St James Street

CO93DU

Priory Wood

CO93BY

Falcon Square

CO93LA

Wethersfield Road

CO93DD

Pye Corner

CO93PZ

Castle Meadow

CO93FH

Norman Close

CO93QQ

Everitt Way

CO93EB

Kirby Hall Road

CO93SA

Alderford Maltings

CO93AJ

Rushley Green

CO93SB

Spring Way

CO93DZ

Yeldham Road

CO93RX

Cobbs Fenn

CO93QS

Abbey Meadow

CO93LP

Blois End

CO93BT

Falcon Square

CO93FE

Westrop Drive

CO93LN

Delvin End

CO93DQ

Bayley Street

CO93HS

Summerfields

CO93RD

Alderford Street

CO93EA

Kirby Hall Road

CO93JE

Gibson Road

CO93HT

Swan Street

CO93DN

Nunnery Street