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The Colnes

About

The Colnes ward lies in the north-eastern part of the Braintree district, encompassing several villages including Colne Engaine, White Colne, and Earls Colne. The area is characterised by a mix of residential development and open agricultural land, with the River Colne forming a central feature through the landscape. Local infrastructure includes primary schools, village halls, and community shops serving the resident population.

The historical Earls Colne airfield, once a significant Second World War base, now serves as an industrial estate and business park, representing a key local employer. Public transport connections are primarily bus-based, linking the villages to larger towns. The ward maintains a distinct separation between its settled communities and the surrounding rural farmland of north Essex.

Area overview

On average The Colnes has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in The Colnes is £59,624 per year. There are 3 schools in The Colnes: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). The Colnes is home to around 6,003 people, with a population density of about 165.5 per km2.

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

The Colnes Population

6,003

Population density

165.5 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

28.15(-9%)

Other theft

4.66(-16%)

Criminal damage and arson

4.16(-35%)

Public order

3.33(-36%)

Burglary

3(+8%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

5,686

94.72%

Other White

104

1.73%

Irish

0.75%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.4%

Other

0.38%

Total population: 6,003

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,488

30.07%

Level 3 (A level)

917

18.53%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

825

16.67%

No qualifications

817

16.51%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

496

10.02%

Total 16+ residents: 4,949

Housing

Owns outright

1,004

39.9%

Owns with a mortgage

804

31.96%

Private landlord or letting agency

288

11.45%

Other social rented

288

11.45%

Social rents from council

2.86%

Total households: 2,516

Property prices in The Colnes

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £324,750 in The Colnes area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £1,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 The Colnes over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	38	£580,000	£385,250	£447,500	£728,125	£906,500
Flats	3	£160,000	£155,500	£157,500	£195,000	£223,000
Semi-Detached	30	£309,375	£269,000	£299,995	£351,875	£435,850
Terraced	23	£260,000	£202,000	£241,250	£290,000	£315,000

10 years median price trend in The Colnes

All postcodes in The Colnes

CO62RJ

Park Lane

CO62SR

Tapestry Court

CO62QG

Brambles Lane

CO62RF

Ashwells Meadow

CO92NS

The Street

CO62FA

Bones Yard

CO62QZ

High Street

CO62SP

Homefield Way

CO62HX

Mill Lane

CO62LN

Tillwicks Court

CO62RT

Queens Cottages

CO92NN

Mill Lane

CO62NA

De Vere Road

CO62NL

Halstead Road

CO62ER

Station Road

CO62ET

Oddcroft

CO62QB

Bures Road

CO62RB

High Street

CO92QD

Oak Road

CO62FS

The Colnes

CO62PG

Upper Holt Street

CO62RH

Park Lane

CO62SL

Homefield Way

CO62TS

The Castings

CO62LY

Atlas Court

CO62NF

Halstead Road

CO62PB

High Street

CO62RZ

Burrows Road

CO62NZ

Garden Court

CO62PN

Colchester Road

CO62LG

Tey Road

CO62RP

Queens Road

CO62QN

Colne Park Road

CO92LZ

Pebmarsh Road

CO62FL

Bourne Brook View

CO62PF

Thomas Bell Road

CO62RD

Temperance Yard

CO62JL

Elms Hall Road

CO62LT

Station Road

CO92NB

Colne Road

CO62EU

Brook Street

CO62LA

Coggeshall Road

CO62PE

Newhouse Road

CO92PB

The Colnes

CO62ES

Station Road

CO62FB

Mill Field

CO62HB

Greenway

CO62PA

High Street

CO62SW

Nonancourt Way

CO62HU

Lawshalls Hill

CO92GS

Field Close

CO92NP

The Colnes

CO62HT

Countess Cross

CO62PH

Lower Holt Street

CO62TB

Reuben Walk

CO62QH

The Colnes

CO62SZ

Reuben Walk

CO92NG

Clay Hills

CO92NT

Cross End

CO62FP

The Colnes

CO62HJ

Brick House Road

CO62PL

Colne Park Road

CO62LX

Atlas Road

CO92NA

Kings Mead

CO62NJ

The Kennels

CO62LH

Lowefields

CO62NS

Airfield

CO62TD

Massingham Drive

CO92FE

Pearson Close

CO92NH

The Street

CO62HD

Pebmarsh Road

CO62NB

Dudley Road

CO62PD

Hayhouse Road

CO62QJ

Countess Cross

CO62SS

Broomfield Gardens

CO62QL

Colne Park Road

CO62JS

Coggeshall Road

CO62JX

Coggeshall Road

CO62LQ

Tey Road

CO62SG

Sims Close

CO62SJ

Priory Street

CO62SN

Willow Tree Way

CO92QA

Oak Road

CO62FD

Holden Way

CO62FG

Aubrey Close

CO62HE

High Croft

CO62HW

Overhall Cottage

CO62JH

Brook Street

CO62JZ

Coggeshall Road

CO62HS

The Colnes

CO62LD

Tey Road

CO62QF

Bures Road

CO92NZ

The Colnes

CO92QB

The Colnes

CO62EX

Church Street

CO62PR

Colchester Road

CO62RS

Queens Road

CO62HR

Countess Cross

CO62QX

High Street

CO62SY

Nonancourt Way

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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The Colnes

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Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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Property prices in The Colnes

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