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Stour Valley South

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About

Stour Valley South ward occupies the southeastern edge of Braintree district, characterised by a rural landscape of farmland and dispersed villages. The area is defined by the River Stour which forms its southern boundary, separating it from Suffolk. Settlement is focused in a handful of parishes, including Little Henny and Alphamstone, with a pattern of small communities connected by narrow country lanes.

The local economy has strong agricultural foundations, with a notable presence of vineyards and fruit farms utilising the fertile valley soils. The area is traversed by the Stour Valley Path, a long-distance walking route following the river. Historical features include several medieval church buildings, such as the distinctive round-towered church in Alphamstone, situated on an ancient site.

Area overview

On average Stour Valley South has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Stour Valley South is £61,040 per year. There are 1 schools in Stour Valley South: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Stour Valley South is home to around 3,014 people, with a population density of about 51.3 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
9.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Stour Valley South Population
3,014
Population density
51.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.55(-18%)
Burglary
7.96(+186%)
Other theft
7.63(+37%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.98(-22%)
Vehicle crime
3.98(-13%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,889
95.85%
Other White
34
1.13%
Irish
30
1%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
11
0.36%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
0.23%
Total population: 3,014

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
864
33.12%
Level 3 (A level)
457
17.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
415
15.91%
No qualifications
405
15.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
290
11.12%
Total 16+ residents: 2,609

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
639
48.3%
Owns with a mortgage
386
29.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
138
10.43%
Other social rented
105
7.94%
Other forms of private rent
32
2.42%
Total households: 1,323

Property prices in Stour Valley South

Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £445,850 in Stour Valley South area, with individual transactions ranging from £237,000 up to £1,430,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Stour Valley South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£525,000
Semi-Detached6£362,500
Terraced2£264,500

10 years median price trend in Stour Valley South

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

All postcodes in Stour Valley South

CO85DN

Colne Road

CO85HQ

Upper Green

CO107LP

Breakmoor Hill

CO85AP

Craig's Hill

CO85HE

Goulds Road

CO92GW

The Green

CO107EA

Ryes Cottage

CO107EP

Bulmer Street

CO107TB

Vicars Orchard

CO85ET

Henny Road

CO85HN

Henny Back Road

CO107EN

Smeetham Hall Lane

CO93AX

Church Street

CO107NL

Church Lane

CO107ET

Upper Houses

CO93BW

Northend Road

CO107ES

Lower Houses

CO85DG

New Cut

CO85DH

Parsonage Hill

CO107EE

Ballingdon Hill

CO107EU

Smeetham Hall Lane

CO92PT

The Green

CO85BQ

Cambridge Way

CO85HF

Upper Green

CO107LU

Hickbush

CO107NA

Church Road

CO93BL

Sudbury Road

CO107EG

Wesborough Hill

CO107EL

Church Road

CO85EB

Bombose Lane

CO85EP

Bures Road

CO107EW

Bulmer Street

CO107LN

Rectory Road

CO107DZ

Ryes Lane

CO92PW

Fox Yard

CO85BU

Parsonage Grove

CO107FA

Kitchen Hill

CO85AD

Bridge Street

CO85FD

Tenter Field

CO85HP

Goulds Road

CO92PN

Church Road

CO85BD

Hamlet Court

CO85DE

Water Lane

CO93AT

Moat Street

CO85DR

Fishpits Lane

CO85EW

Lamarsh Road

CO85EJ

Maltings Close

CO93BD

Nether Hill

CO85EN

Lamarsh Hill

CO93BB

Church Street

CO107NB

The Green

CO107NW

Stour Valley South

CO92PR

School Road

CO107NP

Stour Valley South

CO107NQ

Amos Hill

CO93BA

Church Street

CO107LR

The Street

CO92NY

Henny Back Road

CO107NG

Watery Lane

CO85DX

Stour Valley South

CO85EL

Woolpit Downs

CO85EA

Stour Valley South

CO93AZ

Church Street

CO107ER

The Street

CO107LY

Henny Back Road

CO107ED

Bulmer Tye

CO85HR

Lamarsh Road

CO93AB

Stour Valley South

CO93BQ

The Crescent

CO85HJ

Pebmarsh Road

CO107LZ

Lorkins Lane

CO92PE

Catley Cross

CO92PG

Broad Road

CO107LS

Henny Street

CO85ER

Bures Road

CO85HA

Twinstead Road

CO85HW

Goulds Road

CO107NH

Pitfield Green Cottage

CO107NJ

Clay Hill

CO93AP

Little Maplestead Road

CO93BE

Nether Hill

CO93AR

Little Maplestead Road

CO93AU

Audley End

CO85EE

Stour Valley South

CO107TH

St Andrews Rise

CO92PL

Church Road

CO93BJ

Sudbury Road

CO107NN

Church Lane

CO85HS

Lamarsh Road

CO92PA

Twinstead Road

CO107LX

Stour Valley South

CO85EH

Lamarsh Hill

CO107TA

Sudbury Road

CO85HB

Alphamstone Back Road

CO85HD

Moat Lane

CO93AS

Little Maplestead Road

CO107EX

Finch Hill

CO107EZ

Kitchen Hill

CO93BH

Pot Kiln Chase

CO107EJ

Church Road

Data Sources

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