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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 30 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 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
30
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 32 recent sales, the median property price is £471,000 in Stour Valley South area, with individual transactions ranging from £237,000 up to £3,100,000.

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
Detached24£545,000
Semi-Detached6£342,500
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

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.