Postcode CO6 2RS is located in a rural town, within the The Colnes ward of Braintree in the East of England region, and forms part of the Halstead East & Colnes area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Halstead East & Colnes is £59,387 per year. The nearest station is Chappel and Wakes Colne located about 2.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Halstead East & Colnes has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,328 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.
Halstead East & Colnes has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.6% 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.
The average income per household in Halstead East & Colnes is £59,387 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CO6 2RS.
Halstead East & Colnes near CO6 2RS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chappel and Wakes Colne located about 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 2 | £155,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £324,500 |
| Terraced | 13 | £260,000 |
| Detached | 39 | £550,000 |
10 year median price trend in The Colnes
In the CO6 2RS postcode area, located within Halstead East & Colnes, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CO6 2RS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | East of England CO-OP | 37 High Street, Earls Colne, CO6 2PA | Walking directions to East of England CO-OP |
Annual council tax rates for Braintree district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CO6 2RS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gabrielle Ann Spray
The Colnes - Elected 4 May 2023
George Courtauld
The Colnes - Elected 4 May 2023
Priti Patel
Witham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.