Countess Cross, Colne Engaine, Colchester
House prices, sold prices and local information for CO6 2HT, CO6 2QJ, CO6 2HR.
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At a glance
13 property sales on Countess Cross, Colne Engaine, Colchester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £500,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £711,211. 4 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 4 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 54% detached, 46% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Countess Cross range from £280,000 to £1,300,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Countess Cross compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Countess Cross has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all CO6 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 14 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £711,211 | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 6 | £454,999 | 23 Jan 2026 |
Sold prices on Countess Cross
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4, Countess Cross Cottages, Countess Cross CO6 2HT | 23 Jan 2026 | £500,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Parkview, Countess Cross CO6 2QJ | 9 Apr 2025 | £780,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Countess Cross Cottages, Countess Cross CO6 2HT | 14 Mar 2025 | £435,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Chase End Cottage, Countess Cross CO6 2QJ | 12 Jul 2024 | £683,476 | Detached | Freehold |
| Oak Barn, Countess Cross CO6 2HT | 17 Apr 2024 | £1,300,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Countess Cross Farmhouse, Countess Cross CO6 2HT | 1 Aug 2023 | £825,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Westview, Countess Cross CO6 2HR | 25 Nov 2022 | £645,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Countess Cross Bungalow, Countess Cross CO6 2HT | 22 Jun 2021 | £660,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Oak Barn, Countess Cross CO6 2HT | 18 May 2021 | £375,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 3, Countess Cross Cottages, Countess Cross CO6 2HT | 18 Feb 2021 | £399,995 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Westview, Countess Cross CO6 2HR | 29 Mar 2018 | £470,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, Westview, Countess Cross CO6 2HR | 23 Sep 2016 | £280,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Old Cottage, Countess Cross CO6 2QJ | 27 May 2016 | £345,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Parkview, Countess Cross CO6 2QJ | 26 Feb 2016 | £385,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Parkview, Countess Cross | £385,000 (Feb 2016) → £780,000 (Apr 2025) | +103% over 9 yrs |
| 3, Countess Cross Cottages, Countess Cross | £399,995 (Feb 2021) → £435,000 (Mar 2025) | +9% over 4 yrs |
| Oak Barn, Countess Cross | £375,000 (May 2021) → £1,300,000 (Apr 2024) | +247% over 3 yrs |
| 2, Westview, Countess Cross | £470,000 (Mar 2018) → £645,000 (Nov 2022) | +37% over 5 yrs |
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Schools near Countess Cross
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School 88 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Earls Colne Primary School and Nursery 402 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Pebmarsh 97 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School 82 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Inadequate Report | 2.4 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Chappel & Wakes Colne station 2.3 mi · 47 min walk
- Bures station 2.9 mi · 58 min walk
- Marks Tey station 5.4 mi · 1 hr 47 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Pump House Surgery
Nonancourt Way, Earls Colne, Colchester · 1.6 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Earls Colne Foodstore · 1.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 1.4 mi
Dentists
- Weavers Court (dental Surgery) · 1.8 mi
- The Essex Dental Clinic · 3.0 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 8 of 10 |
| Employment | 9 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 9 of 10 |
| Crime | 9 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 81.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 12.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 6.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 738 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 62.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 21.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,818 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 96% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 96% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 96% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 81% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 84% | 92% |
Share of homes across Braintree with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Countess Cross
Ethnic group
| Here | Braintree | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.3% | 94.7% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.1% | 1.2% |
Religion
| Here | Braintree | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 50.2% | 47.1% |
| No religion | 43.3% | 45% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 5.9% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | Braintree | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 92.8% |
| Born outside the UK | 4.4% | 7.2% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Braintree | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 30.4% | 25.8% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 18.5% | 16.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.5% | 18.2% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18.4% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 5.9% |
| Other qualifications | 2.4% | 2.7% |
General health
| Here | Braintree | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.4% | 47.3% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 12.7% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Braintree | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 40% | 33.2% |
| 1 car or van in household | 30.8% | 38.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 23% | 14.6% |
| No cars or vans in household | 6.2% | 13.8% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Braintree.
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