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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 29 recent sales, the median property price is £430,000 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
Detached17£525,000
Terraced3£235,000
Semi-Detached9£375,000

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

CO92PL

Church Road

CO107NH

Pitfield Green Cottage

CO107NW

Stour Valley South

CO85AP

Craig's Hill

CO93AU

Audley End

CO93BW

Northend Road

CO107LP

Breakmoor Hill

CO107EX

Finch Hill

CO107EZ

Kitchen Hill

CO107EL

Church Road

CO85DF

The Paddocks

CO107NR

Henny Street

CO85EU

Henny Road

CO107EP

Bulmer Street

CO107FA

Kitchen Hill

CO85HN

Henny Back Road

CO107NQ

Amos Hill

CO93BQ

The Crescent

CO107ND

Pebmarsh Road

CO85DW

Colne Road

CO93BG

Sudbury Road

CO85AD

Bridge Street

CO92PX

Park Road

CO92PS

School Road

CO85DD

Station Hill

CO107GG

Stour Valley South

CO107NB

The Green

CO92PP

Shellards Lane

CO85DU

Pebmarsh Road

CO107TB

Vicars Orchard

CO85DR

Fishpits Lane

CO85DL

Ferriers Lane

CO107NN

Church Lane

CO107LS

Henny Street

CO85HS

Lamarsh Road

CO93BA

Church Street

CO85EE

Stour Valley South

CO107EW

Bulmer Street

CO85HW

Goulds Road

CO85HP

Goulds Road

CO85DJ

Colne Road

CO85DQ

Station Hill

CO107EA

Ryes Cottage

CO107ET

Upper Houses

CO107DY

Church Road

CO107LY

Henny Back Road

CO85EB

Bombose Lane

CO93BL

Sudbury Road

CO92PT

The Green

CO85EL

Woolpit Downs

CO85HF

Upper Green

CO92PH

Church Road

Data Sources

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