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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 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
51
Deprivation level
3/10
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
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

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%
Private landlord or letting agency
288
11.45%
Other social rented
288
11.45%
Social rents from council
72
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)

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
Detached38£580,000
Flats3£160,000
Semi-Detached30£309,375
Terraced23£260,000

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

CO92NR

The Street

CO62JB

Brook Street

CO92NU

Cross End

CO62NU

Kemsley Road

CO62RE

Shut Lane

CO92NE

Levitts Corner

CO62FE

Hobbs Way

CO62JU

Coggeshall Road

CO62SH

Oxford Court

CO62LB

America Road

CO62QE

Station Road

CO62SF

Ernalds Close

CO62LS

Atlas Bungalows

CO62NT

Morleys Road

CO62PT

Boley Road

CO62FJ

Bourne Brook View

CO62JT

Curds Road

CO62NX

Hunt Road

CO62PP

Colchester Road

CO62RY

Monks Road

CO62SQ

Massingham Drive

CO62ST

Massingham Drive

CO62LF

Halstead Road

CO62NH

The Croft

CO62QW

High Street

CO62FF

Rogers Avenue

CO62NG

Halstead Road

CO62JR

Coggeshall Road

CO62LR

Halstead Road

CO62LZ

De Vere Road

CO62RU

Hillie Bunnies

CO62NN

Stonebridge Hill

CO62PS

Colchester Road

CO92AW

Hamsters Close

CO62LU

Atlas Road

CO62RL

Cuthedge Lane

CO62HN

Hackney Cottage

CO62JD

Brook Street

CO92QE

Colne Road

CO62PJ

Colneford Hill

CO62TT

The Castings

CO62HH

Brickhouse Road

CO92NJ

Water Lane

CO92PD

The Colnes

CO62HA

Green Farm Road

CO62HZ

Rainbow Way

CO62JG

Halstead Road

CO62QA

Bures Road

CO62LP

Tillwicks Close

CO62FQ

The Colnes

CO62HL

Brick House Road

CO62JE

Shellcroft

CO62PU

Oxford Place

CO62GP

Halstead Road

CO62HP

Countess Cross

CO62JP

Coggeshall Road

CO62NY

Hunt Road

CO61AR

Colne Road

CO62PW

Colchester Road

CO62SD

Sims Close

CO62ND

Dudley Road

CO62QD

Boley Road

CO61AS

Burnt House Road

CO62JJ

Upper Orchard Cottages

CO92NW

Mill Lane

CO62FN

Coppins Yard

CO62RW

Swallow Field

CO62SE

Josselin Close

CO62EP

Church View

CO62JA

Crossways

CO62JQ

Brook Street

CO62QQ

Colne Engaine Road

CO92NX

Cripple Corner

CO62HY

Mill Lane

CO62NR

Nightingale Hall Road

CO62RG

Church Hill

CO92SQ

Collins Road

CO62FR

Colne Place Gardens

CO62LJ

Tey Road Close

CO62PZ

The Grove

CO62RN

York Road

CO62RX

Hillie Bunnies

CO62SB

Foundry Lane

CO62TE

Foundry Lane

CO92LY

The Colnes

CO62EZ

The Green

CO62EY

Church Street

CO62SA

Burrows Road

Data Sources

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