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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.

Data Sources

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