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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

CO107NE

The Green

CO107NF

Long Gardens

CO107GG

Stour Valley South

CO107LT

Henny Street

CO107NS

Stour Valley South

CO107EY

Kitchen Hill

CO107ND

Pebmarsh Road

CO85DZ

Clees Hall Cottages

CO85EU

Henny Road

CO107TD

Swains Croft

CO85BE

Normandie Way

CO85DW

Colne Road

CO93BG

Sudbury Road

CO107LW

The Street

CO85DY

Stour Valley South

CO85EX

Henny Road

CO107EH

Church Road

CO85DD

Station Hill

CO92PJ

Rectory Lane

CO107EQ

Park Lane

CO85DQ

Station Hill

CO85HH

Pebmarsh Road

CO85HL

Henny Back Road

CO92PU

Old Road

CO85FA

Stour Valley South

CO107EB

Bulmer Tye

CO107NR

Henny Street

CO85DF

The Paddocks

CO85DJ

Colne Road

CO85ES

Alphamstone Road

CO85AG

Colchester Road

CO85BG

Cambridge Way

CO85DT

Pebmarsh Road

CO107LL

Middleton Road

CO92PP

Shellards Lane

CO92PX

Park Road

CO93AE

Delvyns Lane

CO85DU

Pebmarsh Road

CO85FB

Colne Road

CO93BN

Northend Road

CO107PD

Lorkin's Lane

CO85AE

Colchester Road

CO92PS

School Road

CO107EF

Hedingham Road

CO85DL

Ferriers Lane

CO85DS

Fishpits Lane

CO92PH

Church Road

CO107DX

Ballingdon Hill

CO107DY

Church Road

CO85DP

Ravensfield Lane

CO85EZ

Alphamstone Road

CO85HG

Upper Green

Data Sources

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