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Stour Valley North

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About

The Stour Valley North ward encompasses rural villages and hamlets in the far northwest of the Braintree district, bordering Suffolk. The landscape is defined by the River Stour, which forms the county boundary, and its surrounding water meadows and farmland. Settlements like Stoke-by-Clare and Birdbrook are characterised by historic church buildings and traditional agricultural patterns. The area's economy remains closely linked to farming and equestrian activities.

A network of public footpaths follows the riverbank and crosses the fields, connecting the scattered communities. The former Stour Valley Railway line, now a quiet country route, runs through the ward. Local governance is managed through several parish councils, focusing on issues like rural housing and infrastructure. The ward's identity is firmly rooted in its position within the Stour valley watershed and its quiet, agricultural setting.

Area overview

On average Stour Valley North has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 83 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 Stour Valley North is £60,835 per year. There are 2 schools in Stour Valley North: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Stour Valley North is home to around 2,923 people, with a population density of about 41.4 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
9.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Stour Valley North Population
2,923
Population density
41.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.66(+24%)
Burglary
9.92(+257%)
Other theft
8.89(+60%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.21(+28%)
Public order
6.84(+32%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,768
94.7%
Other White
67
2.29%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
16
0.55%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
15
0.51%
Irish
15
0.51%
Total population: 2,923

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
799
32.06%
Level 3 (A level)
433
17.38%
No qualifications
398
15.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
393
15.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
257
10.31%
Total 16+ residents: 2,492

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
569
46.26%
Owns with a mortgage
376
30.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
131
10.65%
Other social rented
100
8.13%
Other forms of private rent
24
1.95%
Total households: 1,230

Property prices in Stour Valley North

Based on 25 recent sales, the median property price is £460,000 in Stour Valley North area, with individual transactions ranging from £252,000 up to £1,340,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Stour Valley North 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 Stour Valley North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£542,500
Semi-Detached7£370,000
Terraced2£294,000

10 years median price trend in Stour Valley North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stour Valley North.

All postcodes in Stour Valley North

CO94LW

Little Yeldham Road

CO94SN

Drury Lane

CO107BQ

Fowes Lane

CO94RX

Colne Springs

CO107BH

Otten Road

CO107BJ

Whitehouse Lane

CO107LD

The Chase

CO108JJ

Ashen Hill

CO108JP

The Street

CO94JL

Tilbury Road

CO107DH

Church Street

CO107JE

School Street

CO107JQ

Reynards Court

CO108LB

Stour Valley North

CO94LR

Airfield Road

CO107BW

Vicarage Road

CO94RZ

Chapel Road

CO107AZ

Chapel Hill

CO107JS

Church Street

CO94SW

Drury Lane

CO107FW

Hall Road

CO108LE

Clare Road

CO94FA

St Laurence View

CO94JJ

Tilbury Road

CO107DB

Stone Cottages

CO107JG

The Street

CO107JX

Huntsmans Lane

CO107AF

The Green

CO107AY

Gestingthorpe Road

CO107BY

Knowl Green

CO108JF

Stour Valley North

CO94SR

Stambourne Road

CO107AN

Finch Hill

CO107JA

Stour Valley North

CO94SE

Hall Lane

CO94SP

Sparks Lane

CO94LG

North End

CO107JZ

Temple End Cottages

CO108GZ

The Paddocks

CO94RH

Meadowend

CO107BB

Yeldham Road

CO108LQ

Ashen Road

CO107BS

Cole Green

CO107FF

The Street

CO108JL

Ashen Hill Cottages

CO107DL

Shearing Place

CO107JT

Belchamp Road

CO108JQ

Lower Stoke Road

CO107AJ

Borley Road

CO108LG

Ashen Road

CO94JQ

Alethea Farm Place

CO107FN

Stour Valley North

CO108JX

Ashen Road

CO108LF

Ashen Road

CO94QX

Hyde Wood Road

CO94RS

Meeting Lane

CO94RP

Ashen Road

CO107AR

Bells Road

CO107DG

Bakers Road

CO94JY

Belchamp Road

CO107BN

Otten Road

CO107BT

Gages Road

CO107HS

Church Cottage

CO107HX

Stour Valley North

CO94LD

Church Green

CO94QT

Little Yeldham Road

Data Sources

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