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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 78 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
78
Deprivation level
6/10
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
35.92(+14%)
Other theft
8.55(+56%)
Burglary
7.53(+171%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.53(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.82(-50%)
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%
Irish
15
0.51%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
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 32 recent sales, the median property price is £455,000 in Stour Valley North area, with individual transactions ranging from £252,000 up to £1,500,000.

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
Detached19£558,000
Semi-Detached10£373,000
Terraced3£290,000

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

CO94RQ

Chapel Road

CO94SA

Church Lane

CO107BZ

Knowl Green

CO108LE

Clare Road

CO94JJ

Tilbury Road

CO108JS

Foxes Road

CO94LH

School Road

CO108GZ

The Paddocks

CO94RX

Colne Springs

CO107HP

Stour Valley North

CO94LD

Church Green

CO107JZ

Temple End Cottages

CO108JF

Stour Valley North

CO107DW

Hickford Hill

CO107DG

Bakers Road

CO94RR

Chapel Road

CO107BW

Vicarage Road

CO94LF

Hall Green

CO107LA

The Street

CO94FA

St Laurence View

CO107SP

Pentlow Lane

CO108JR

Upper Farm Road

CO94SG

Mill Road

CO107DH

Church Street

CO94JY

Belchamp Road

CO107BB

Yeldham Road

CO107FW

Hall Road

CO107JR

School Road

CO107GA

Stour Valley North

CO107AP

North Road

CO94LN

Little Yeldham Road

CO107JX

Huntsmans Lane

CO94SW

Drury Lane

CO107AS

Hall Road

CO108LD

Clare Road

CO107DL

Shearing Place

CO94SE

Hall Lane

CO94RS

Meeting Lane

CO108JZ

Tilbury Road

CO94LL

Stour Valley North

CO107AR

Bells Road

CO107JF

Mill Road

CO107AT

Hall Road

CO107DE

Baker's Road

CO107HR

Stour Valley North

CO94JZ

Mashay Road

CO107BD

Chapel Hill

CO94SY

Mill Road

CO107LB

Stour Valley North

CO107BA

Yeldham Road

CO107JP

School Road

CO107BH

Otten Road

CO94LQ

North End

CO94LE

North End Road

CO107BN

Otten Road

CO94JL

Tilbury Road

CO94LR

Airfield Road

CO108JW

Airey Houses

CO107AH

The Green

CO107DQ

Church Street

CO94JN

Tilbury Hall Road

CO107JG

The Street

CO94QT

Little Yeldham Road

CO107JD

Claypits Lane

CO108LQ

Ashen Road

CO107AQ

Lower Farm Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.