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CO6 2FQ

The Colnes

Braintree

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Overview

Postcode CO6 2FQ is located in a rural village, within the The Colnes area of Braintree in the East of England region, and forms part of the Halstead East & Colnes area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Halstead East & Colnes is £59,387 per year. The median sale price in The Colnes is £410,000 (around £360 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £309,875 and £507,500. The nearest station is Chappel and Wakes Colne, about 3 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
5.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Halstead East & Colnes has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,647 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 19% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Halstead East & Colnes has a low crime rate, with approximately 38 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.3%

Approximately 5.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Halstead East & Colnes is £59,387 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CO6 2FQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Halstead East & Colnes near CO6 2FQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Chappel and Wakes Colne located about 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
297
Population density
107.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.1(-27%)
Other theft
2.75(-50%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.75(-57%)
Drugs
2.75(-5%)
Other crime
2.2(+12%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
291
97.65%
Other White
4
1.34%
Chinese
2
0.67%
Indian
1
0.34%
Total population: 298

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
85
33.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
18.73%
Level 3 (A level)
43
17.13%
No qualifications
34
13.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
8.76%
Total 16+ residents: 251

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
68
51.91%
Owns with a mortgage
46
35.11%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.58%
Other social rented
5
3.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.05%
Total households: 131

Property prices in The Colnes

Median price: £410,000
Price per sq ft: £360
Sales (last 12 months): 80
Typical range (middle 50%): £310K – £508K

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 (about £360 per square foot) in The Colnes area, with individual transactions ranging from £195,000 up to £1,484,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in The Colnes over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached37£499,950£368
Semi-Detached25£375,000£336
Flats2£335,000£317
Terraced16£260,000£383

10-year price trendmedian sale price in The Colnes

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in The Colnes.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£437,500£162,250£298,000£195,500
2017£407,000£173,000£315,000£240,000
2018£461,250£165,750£292,500£239,500
2019£405,000£177,500£285,000£243,250
2020£525,000£166,637£295,000£250,000
2021£499,950£171,000£297,500£275,000
2022£484,998£217,000£340,000£272,500
2023£488,248£332,500£345,000£280,000
2024£500,000£219,500£305,000£245,000
2025£562,500£160,000£324,500£260,000
2026£492,500£230,000£410,000£321,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in The Colnes.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in The Colnes.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£304£218£299£270
2017£328£270£310£284
2018£371£290£293£319
2019£333£270£327£292
2020£351£240£315£309
2021£366£267£355£340
2022£373£388£398£324
2023£398£338£374£317
2024£381£279£432£366
2025£373£265£370£376
2026£360£427£343£383
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in The Colnes.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for The Colnes in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CO6 2FQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CO6 2FQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Sept 20251, Bones Yard, Colchester, CO6 2FADetachedFreehold£610,000
08 Dec 2025The Five Bells, Mill Lane, Colchester, CO6 2HYOtherFreehold£410,499
21 Jul 20253, Mill Lane, Colchester, CO6 2HYDetachedFreehold£570,000
09 Jun 202613, Church Street, Colchester, CO6 2EXSemi-DetachedFreehold£475,000
28 Aug 20256, Brook Street, Colchester, CO6 2EUTerracedFreehold£260,000

Schools

In the CO6 2FQ postcode area, located within Halstead East & Colnes, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for CO6 2FQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryColne Engaine Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CO6 2FQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CO6 2FQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThe Colne Engaine Village ShopBones Yard, Braintree, CO6 2EYWalking directions to The Colne Engaine Village Shop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Braintree district.

Band A£1,520
Band B£1,774
Band C£2,027
Band D£2,280
Band E£2,787
Band F£3,294
Band G£3,801
Band H£4,561

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CO6 2FQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gabrielle Ann Spray

The Colnes - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

George Courtauld

The Colnes - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Priti Patel

Witham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictBraintreeE07000067
Parliamentary ConstituencyWithamE14001590
WardThe ColnesE05010384
ParishColne EngaineE04003891
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Halstead East & ColnesE02004451
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Braintree 006DE01021409
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced2024-12-01

Frequently asked questions about CO6 2FQ

Is CO6 2FQ (Halstead East & Colnes) safe?

The area around CO6 2FQ records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, other theft and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near CO6 2FQ?

The median sale price around CO6 2FQ in The Colnes is £410,000 (about £360 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CO6 2FQ?

There is 1 school close to CO6 2FQ, including Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around CO6 2FQ?

CO6 2FQ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,647 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CO6 2FQ (Halstead East & Colnes) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Witham covering CO6 2FQ is Priti Patel (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Gabrielle Ann Spray (Conservative and Unionist Party) and George Courtauld (Conservative and Unionist Party).