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The Colnes

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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 47 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
47
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
10.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

The Colnes Population
6,003
Population density
165.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.82(-15%)
Other theft
3.66(-33%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.33(-48%)
Public order
3.17(-38%)
Vehicle crime
3(-32%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,686
94.72%
Other White
104
1.73%
Irish
45
0.75%
White and Asian (mixed)
24
0.4%
Other
23
0.38%
Total population: 6,003

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,004
39.9%
Owns with a mortgage
804
31.96%
Other social rented
288
11.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
288
11.45%
Social rents from council
72
2.86%
Total households: 2,516

Property prices in The Colnes

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £369,900 in The Colnes area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £1,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for The Colnes 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 The Colnes over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached29£327,000
Terraced20£255,000
Detached38£552,500
Flats4£158,000

10 years median price trend in The Colnes

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in The Colnes.

All postcodes in The Colnes

CO62EZ

The Green

CO62PS

Colchester Road

CO92QA

Oak Road

CO62ER

Station Road

CO62NA

De Vere Road

CO62PZ

The Grove

CO92AW

Hamsters Close

CO61AS

Burnt House Road

CO62ST

Massingham Drive

CO62LD

Tey Road

CO62JQ

Brook Street

CO62QX

High Street

CO62HD

Pebmarsh Road

CO92NH

The Street

CO62SS

Broomfield Gardens

CO62RT

Queens Cottages

CO62SQ

Massingham Drive

CO62SJ

Priory Street

CO92NW

Mill Lane

CO62JL

Elms Hall Road

CO62NB

Dudley Road

CO62HY

Mill Lane

CO62LB

America Road

CO62RL

Cuthedge Lane

CO62JP

Coggeshall Road

CO62ET

Oddcroft

CO62PD

Hayhouse Road

CO62FA

Bones Yard

CO62PR

Colchester Road

CO62NS

Airfield

CO62NY

Hunt Road

CO62HW

Overhall Cottage

CO62LX

Atlas Road

CO62RB

High Street

CO62EX

Church Street

CO62PA

High Street

CO62QG

Brambles Lane

CO62JT

Curds Road

CO62TT

The Castings

CO62HT

Countess Cross

CO62FS

The Colnes

CO62QN

Colne Park Road

CO62PU

Oxford Place

CO62JU

Coggeshall Road

CO62LJ

Tey Road Close

CO62FP

The Colnes

CO62PP

Colchester Road

CO62NU

Kemsley Road

CO62RD

Temperance Yard

CO62LR

Halstead Road

CO62LS

Atlas Bungalows

CO92NZ

The Colnes

CO62NN

Stonebridge Hill

CO62NR

Nightingale Hall Road

CO62LP

Tillwicks Close

CO62JB

Brook Street

CO62SH

Oxford Court

CO62PE

Newhouse Road

CO62JJ

Upper Orchard Cottages

CO62QB

Bures Road

CO62HE

High Croft

CO62PL

Colne Park Road

CO62PG

Upper Holt Street

CO62RZ

Burrows Road

CO61AR

Colne Road

CO92LZ

Pebmarsh Road

CO62SY

Nonancourt Way

CO62LG

Tey Road

CO62HL

Brick House Road

CO62HX

Mill Lane

CO92NJ

Water Lane

CO62HS

The Colnes

CO62HP

Countess Cross

CO62FE

Hobbs Way

CO62PF

Thomas Bell Road

CO62QA

Bures Road

CO62EU

Brook Street

CO62NH

The Croft

CO62RS

Queens Road

CO62HN

Hackney Cottage

CO92FE

Pearson Close

CO62NL

Halstead Road

CO62ES

Station Road

CO92NX

Cripple Corner

CO62RW

Swallow Field

CO62RU

Hillie Bunnies

CO62RE

Shut Lane

CO62HH

Brickhouse Road

CO62QZ

High Street

CO62LF

Halstead Road

CO92NP

The Colnes

CO92NG

Clay Hills

CO62PT

Boley Road

CO62PH

Lower Holt Street

CO62FQ

The Colnes

CO62NZ

Garden Court

CO92NA

Kings Mead

CO62JA

Crossways

CO62JX

Coggeshall Road

CO62RP

Queens Road

Data Sources

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