Prayors Hill, Sible Hedingham, Halstead
House prices, sold prices and local information for CO9 3LE.
At a glance
4 property sales on Prayors Hill, Sible Hedingham, Halstead have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 15 Nov 2018. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £766,250.
House prices on Prayors Hill compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Prayors Hill has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all CO9 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £766,250 | 15 Nov 2018 |
Sold prices on Prayors Hill
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washlands Farm, Prayors Hill CO9 3LE | 19 Feb 2021 | £1,473,077 | Other | Freehold |
| Washlands Farm Bungalow, Prayors Hill CO9 3LE | 10 Dec 2020 | £875,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Prayors Hill Cottage, Prayors Hill CO9 3LE | 15 Nov 2018 | £350,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| The Grange, Prayors Hill CO9 3LE | 26 Oct 2018 | £1,145,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| The Vicarage, Prayors Hill CO9 3LE | 10 Jan 2018 | £825,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Uplands, Prayors Hill CO9 3LE | 10 Oct 2016 | £745,000 | 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.
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Crime and flood risk near Prayors Hill
Crime
19 crimes were reported within about a mile of Prayors Hill in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Prayors Hill is in or near 4 Environment Agency flood areas:
- The upper River Colne and surrounding tributaries, including Great Yeldham Flood alert area
- The River Colne from Castle Hedingham to upstream of Halstead Flood warning area
- The Rivers Pant, Blackwater and Brain Flood alert area
- The River Colne from Great Yeldham to Colchester Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Prayors Hill
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hedingham School and Sixth Form 1,177 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Teaseldown School 24 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–19 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Sible Hedingham 213 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| The Yellow House School 14 pupils | Other independent special school | 13–17 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| de Vere Primary School 203 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield 63 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.7 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 and local GPs
Nearest bus stops
- Rectory Rd (adj, Swan St) 9 min walk
- Station Road (NE-bound, Station Rd) 10 min walk
- Station Road (SW-bound, Station Rd) 10 min walk
- Rectory Rd (opp, Swan St) 10 min walk
GP surgeries
- Hedingham Medical Centre
10 Falcon Square, Castle Hedingham, Halstead · 1.0 mi - The Elizabeth Courtauld Surgery
Factory Lane West, Halstead · 3.8 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 6 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: decile 7 of 10 · Crime: decile 8 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 72.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 14.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 13.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 760 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 59.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 27.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,720 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 90% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 90% | 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.
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.
Nearby streets in CO9
- Colchester Road£334k
- Swan Street£393k
- Hawthorn Close£272k
- Hedingham Road£299k
- Dame Mary Walk£125k
- Westrop Drive£292k
- Kings Road£244k
- Reynolds Drive£348k
- Ashley Street£325k
- New Street£228k
- Nether Court£297k
- Tidings Hill£212k