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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