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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 56 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
56
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
25.22(-20%)
Burglary
6.97(+151%)
Other theft
6.64(+21%)
Public order
4.31(-16%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.98(-37%)
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%
Caribbean
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 40 recent sales, the median property price is £445,850 in Stour Valley South area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 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
Detached26£550,000
Terraced2£263,500
Semi-Detached12£365,750

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

CO107EY

Kitchen Hill

CO92GW

The Green

CO107EN

Smeetham Hall Lane

CO85ER

Bures Road

CO107EF

Hedingham Road

CO107LU

Hickbush

CO107LT

Henny Street

CO93AE

Delvyns Lane

CO92PE

Catley Cross

CO93BB

Church Street

CO85DN

Colne Road

CO85DT

Pebmarsh Road

CO93AR

Little Maplestead Road

CO107EH

Church Road

CO107TH

St Andrews Rise

CO85EJ

Maltings Close

CO85DZ

Clees Hall Cottages

CO107EG

Wesborough Hill

CO85HL

Henny Back Road

CO107LX

Stour Valley South

CO85BU

Parsonage Grove

CO85HG

Upper Green

CO85DG

New Cut

CO92NY

Henny Back Road

CO85BQ

Cambridge Way

CO107NG

Watery Lane

CO85DH

Parsonage Hill

CO85EZ

Alphamstone Road

CO85EW

Lamarsh Road

CO85HA

Twinstead Road

CO85EA

Stour Valley South

CO93BE

Nether Hill

CO85FB

Colne Road

CO93AT

Moat Street

CO107LW

The Street

CO107EE

Ballingdon Hill

CO85EP

Bures Road

CO85HJ

Pebmarsh Road

CO107EQ

Park Lane

CO85DS

Fishpits Lane

CO85FA

Stour Valley South

CO85EH

Lamarsh Hill

CO107NL

Church Lane

CO85HE

Goulds Road

CO107NS

Stour Valley South

CO85BG

Cambridge Way

CO85BD

Hamlet Court

CO85HH

Pebmarsh Road

CO107NP

Stour Valley South

CO85BE

Normandie Way

CO107EU

Smeetham Hall Lane

CO107LR

The Street

CO92PR

School Road

CO93AS

Little Maplestead Road

CO92PA

Twinstead Road

CO107NJ

Clay Hill

CO85AE

Colchester Road

CO85DX

Stour Valley South

CO85ES

Alphamstone Road

CO107DZ

Ryes Lane

CO107LN

Rectory Road

CO85DP

Ravensfield Lane

CO85HR

Lamarsh Road

CO93AP

Little Maplestead Road

CO92PN

Church Road

CO93BJ

Sudbury Road

CO107DX

Ballingdon Hill

CO92PW

Fox Yard

CO107ER

The Street

CO107ED

Bulmer Tye

CO93AX

Church Street

CO93AZ

Church Street

CO107LL

Middleton Road

CO85HQ

Upper Green

CO107ES

Lower Houses

CO107LZ

Lorkins Lane

CO92PU

Old Road

CO85EN

Lamarsh Hill

CO107NF

Long Gardens

CO85EX

Henny Road

CO85FD

Tenter Field

CO85DY

Stour Valley South

CO85AG

Colchester Road

CO107EJ

Church Road

CO93BH

Pot Kiln Chase

CO85DE

Water Lane

CO92PG

Broad Road

CO85HB

Alphamstone Back Road

CO107TD

Swains Croft

CO107NA

Church Road

CO93AB

Stour Valley South

CO93BN

Northend Road

CO93BD

Nether Hill

CO107EB

Bulmer Tye

CO107NE

The Green

CO92PJ

Rectory Lane

CO107TA

Sudbury Road

CO107PD

Lorkin's Lane

CO85HD

Moat Lane

CO85ET

Henny Road

Data Sources

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