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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 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

Deprivation level

4/10

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

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

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%

Other social rented

288

11.45%

Private landlord or letting agency

288

11.45%

Social rents from council

2.86%

Total households: 2,516

Property prices in The Colnes

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £387,500 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
Flats	2	£155,500	£155,050	£155,250	£155,750	£155,950
Semi-Detached	26	£324,500	£252,500	£300,000	£388,750	£526,250
Terraced	13	£260,000	£220,200	£240,000	£275,000	£323,000
Detached	39	£550,000	£310,550	£437,500	£750,000	£1,007,500

10 years median price trend in The Colnes

All postcodes in The Colnes

CO62QQ

Colne Engaine Road

CO62RH

Park Lane

CO62TE

Foundry Lane

CO62QE

Station Road

CO92NU

Cross End

CO92NN

Mill Lane

CO92QD

Oak Road

CO62NG

Halstead Road

CO92SQ

Collins Road

CO62LY

Atlas Court

CO62SE

Josselin Close

CO62RX

Hillie Bunnies

CO62FR

Colne Place Gardens

CO62QW

High Street

CO62QH

The Colnes

CO62SP

Homefield Way

CO62RF

Ashwells Meadow

CO62FJ

Bourne Brook View

CO62FG

Aubrey Close

CO62NF

Halstead Road

CO62NJ

The Kennels

CO62HZ

Rainbow Way

CO92QE

Colne Road

CO62JS

Coggeshall Road

CO62NX

Hunt Road

CO92LY

The Colnes

CO92NT

Cross End

CO62FL

Bourne Brook View

CO92NR

The Street

CO62QD

Boley Road

CO62SW

Nonancourt Way

CO62TB

Reuben Walk

CO62QF

Bures Road

CO62SR

Tapestry Court

CO62FN

Coppins Yard

CO62HR

Countess Cross

CO62SA

Burrows Road

CO62RJ

Park Lane

CO62HB

Greenway

CO62EP

Church View

CO92PD

The Colnes

CO62JE

Shellcroft

CO62LZ

De Vere Road

CO62LN

Tillwicks Court

CO92NE

Levitts Corner

CO62SF

Ernalds Close

CO62FF

Rogers Avenue

CO62EY

Church Street

CO92PB

The Colnes

CO62LQ

Tey Road

CO62SZ

Reuben Walk

CO62SN

Willow Tree Way

CO62SD

Sims Close

CO62PW

Colchester Road

CO62LT

Station Road

CO62SG

Sims Close

CO62LA

Coggeshall Road

CO92NB

Colne Road

CO62SB

Foundry Lane

CO62PJ

Colneford Hill

CO62HU

Lawshalls Hill

CO62SL

Homefield Way

CO62RY

Monks Road

CO92GS

Field Close

CO62ND

Dudley Road

CO92NS

The Street

CO62RN

York Road

CO62TD

Massingham Drive

CO62GP

Halstead Road

CO62LH

Lowefields

CO62JG

Halstead Road

CO62TS

The Castings

CO62FB

Mill Field

CO62JD

Brook Street

CO62HA

Green Farm Road

CO62JR

Coggeshall Road

CO62LU

Atlas Road

CO62PN

Colchester Road

CO62NT

Morleys Road

CO62PB

High Street

CO62FD

Holden Way

CO62RG

Church Hill

CO62JH

Brook Street

CO62QL

Colne Park Road

CO62QJ

Countess Cross

CO92QB

The Colnes

CO62JZ

Coggeshall Road

CO62HJ

Brick House Road

Data Sources

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

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

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The Colnes

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Demographics

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Housing

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Property prices in The Colnes

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