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Stour Valley South

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About

Stour Valley South ward is located in the Braintree district of Essex, covering a mix of rural and semi-rural areas. The ward includes several villages, such as Stisted, Bradwell, and Black Notley, each with its own distinct character. The landscape features open farmland, woodland, and the River Brain, which flows through parts of the area.

The ward has a mix of residential properties, from historic cottages to modern developments, alongside local amenities like schools, pubs, and village halls. Transport links include the A120 road and nearby Braintree railway station, providing connections to London and other parts of Essex. The area retains a strong sense of community, with local events and groups playing a key role in village life.

Area overview

On average Stour Valley South has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Stour Valley South is £50,600 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).

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

7/10

Social housing

9.8%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Stour Valley South Population

3,014

Population density

51.3 per km²

Demographics

British

2,889

95.85%

Other White

1.13%

Irish

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.36%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.23%

Total population: 3,014

Housing

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

2.42%

Total households: 1,323

Property prices in Stour Valley South

Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in Stour Valley South area, with individual transactions ranging from £237,000 up to £3,100,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	17	£565,000	£387,000	£441,700	£935,000	£1,764,000
Semi-Detached	8	£342,500	£281,725	£323,375	£372,000	£410,175
Terraced	3	£285,000	£241,800	£261,000	£288,500	£291,300

10 years price trend in Stour Valley South

All postcodes in Stour Valley South

CO107NF

Bures Hamlet, Maplestead & Belchamp

CO85DN

Colne Road

CO107EY

Kitchen Hill

CO107LT

Henny Street

CO107ND

Bures Hamlet, Maplestead & Belchamp

CO107NS

Bures Hamlet, Maplestead & Belchamp

CO85DZ

Goulds Road

CO85EU

Henny Road

CO107LW

Middleton Road

CO107TD

The Street

CO85DY

Bures Hamlet, Maplestead & Belchamp

CO85BE

Cambridge Way

CO85DW

Colne Road

CO85EX

Henny Road

CO93BG

Nether Hill

CO107EQ

Church Road

CO107EH

Ballingdon Hill

CO85DD

New Cut

CO85DQ

Station Hill

CO92PJ

Church Road

CO85FA

Bures Hamlet, Maplestead & Belchamp

CO85HH

Henny Back Road

CO85HL

Henny Back Road

CO92PU

Old Road

CO107EB

Ballingdon Hill

CO107NR

Henny Street

CO85DF

Station Hill

CO85DJ

Colne Road

CO85ES

Alphamstone Road

CO107LL

Middleton Road

CO85AG

Colchester Road

CO85BG

Cambridge Way

CO85DT

Pebmarsh Road

CO85HQ

Goulds Road

CO92PP

School Road

CO92PX

Church Road

CO93AE

Delvyns Lane

CO85DU

Pebmarsh Road

CO85FB

Colne Road

CO93BN

Church Street

CO107PD

Lorkin's Lane

CO85AE

Colchester Road

CO92PS

School Road

CO107DX

Ballingdon Hill

CO107DY

Church Road

CO107EF

Hedingham Road

CO85DL

Bures Hamlet, Maplestead & Belchamp

CO85DP

Bures Hamlet, Maplestead & Belchamp

CO85DS

Bures Hamlet, Maplestead & Belchamp

CO85EZ

Alphamstone Road

CO85HG

Goulds Road

CO92PH

Church Road

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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