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Boxted Cross built-up area

Built-up area0.3 km² (0.1 sq mi)

Location in EssexBoxted Cross sits where the marker shows within the county.

51,410
Population
18,794
Households
6 / 10
Deprivation decile
Around average
45
Schools nearby
£62,879
Avg. household income
1,630
Businesses
1,284
People per km²
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About Boxted Cross

Boxted Cross is a small settlement located in the county of Essex, within the country of England. It lies within the CO4 postcode area and is situated in a rural part of the region. The area is characterised by open countryside and agricultural land, with a mix of residential properties and farm buildings. The village is close to the border with Suffolk and is accessible via local roads connecting to nearby towns. There are no major commercial centres in the immediate vicinity, and the community maintains a quiet, countryside atmosphere. The surrounding landscape includes fields, hedgerows, and scattered woodland, typical of the Essex countryside. The area is served by local bus routes and is within easy reach of larger towns such as Colchester and Sudbury.

School Ratings in Boxted Cross

There are 45 schools in and around Boxted Cross. The St Aubyn Centre Education Department and The Gilberd School are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 15 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Boxted Cross

The average property price is £340K, with detached homes making up the majority of the housing stock at around £432K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Boxted Cross

Recorded crime levels are higher than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is prevalent across Boxted Cross, with 110 recorded incidents in May 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Boxted Cross

Boxted Cross sits around the middle of the national deprivation scale, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment levels are broadly typical for the area, sitting close to the national average. Household incomes are broadly in line with the national average.

Healthcare in Boxted Cross

There are 9 GP surgeries within three miles of Boxted Cross, the nearest being Community Health Services (2.2 miles away).

Local Data for Boxted Cross

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Property Prices 7,540 sales

Average Price £340K
£1K , £39.85M
Detached £432K 2,274
Semi £298K 2,120
Terraced £272K 1,780
Flat £170K 1,184

Schools & Education 45 within 5 miles View all schools

28 Primary
6 Secondary
11 Other
Outstanding 2
Good 15

Ofsted ratings for schools in the CO4 postcode area.

Boxted St Peter's Church of England School Primary Good 67 yards Langham Oaks Not applicable 1.1 miles Langham Primary Academy Primary 1.4 miles Littlegarth School Not applicable 1.8 miles Nayland Primary School Primary Good 2.4 miles Camulos Academy Primary Good 2.5 miles The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School Primary 2.6 miles The St Aubyn Centre Education Department Not applicable Outstanding 2.7 miles The Gilberd School Secondary Outstanding 2.7 miles Brinkley Grove Primary School Primary Good 2.7 miles Stratford St Mary Primary School Primary Good 2.7 miles Stoke-by-Nayland Church of England Primary School Primary Good 2.7 miles

Household Income in Boxted Cross ONS 2023

The average total household income in Boxted Cross is approximately £62,879 a year before tax, 14% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £45,741. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.

Boxted Cross £62,879
England & Wales avg. £55,302

Net (after tax) household income averages £45,741.

Businesses in Boxted Cross ONS 2025

There are approximately 1,630 active businesses based in Boxted Cross, around 32 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 86% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 54 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.

1,630 Total businesses
32 Per 1,000 residents
Micro, 0-9 86%
Small, 10-49 10%
Medium, 50-249 3%
Large, 250+ 1%

Deprivation and Employment in Boxted Cross IMD 2025

Boxted Cross sits around the national average for deprivation according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment and income levels are broadly typical, reflecting a mixed local economy. The area offers a balance of residential and commercial activity common to most parts of England.

Overall Deprivation
6/10
Income
6/10
Employment
6/10
Education
6/10
Health
5/10
Housing
5/10
Living Environment
7/10
Children 0-15 20%
Working age 65%
Older 65+ 15%
10,290 Children (0-15) 20%
33,603 Working Age 65%
7,515 Older (65+) 15%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 34.9% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 18.6% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Boxted Cross 815 crimes · May 2026

High Crime Area

Boxted Cross sees higher than average levels of reported crime relative to its population. Violence & sexual offences represents the most frequently recorded category. This pattern is not uncommon in densely populated urban areas and does not necessarily reflect the experience of most residents.

Violence & Sexual Offences 347
Anti-Social Behaviour 110
Shoplifting 100
Public Order 63
Criminal Damage & Arson 53
Other Theft 40
Vehicle Crime 21
Drugs 20
Burglary 15
Robbery 14
Other Crime 9
Bicycle Theft 8
Weapons 8
Theft from Person 7
Local Policing
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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Colchester Train Station 3.9 miles
Colchester Town Train Station 4.7 miles
Hythe (Essex) Train Station 5.1 miles
Manningtree Train Station 5.7 miles
Wivenhoe Train Station 7 miles
Mistley Train Station 7.1 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Workhouse Hill 0.9 miles Boxted 0.9 miles Hornestreet 1.2 miles Langham 1.4 miles Thorington Street 2 miles Great Horkesley 2.2 miles Nayland 2.2 miles Little Horkesley 2.5 miles Lamb Corner 2.6 miles Parney Heath 2.6 miles Scotland Street 2.6 miles Higham 2.6 miles

Local Government

District Colchester
County Essex
Ward Highwoods
Constituency Colchester
Parish Colchester, unparished area
Region East of England

Home Ownership in Boxted Cross

Of the 20,860 households in and around Boxted Cross, 61% are owned, 18% are socially rented and 22% are privately rented. Home ownership here is in line with the England and Wales average of 63%.

Owned 61% Social rented 18% Private rented 22%

Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Boxted Cross.

Frequently Asked Questions about Boxted Cross

What is the population of Boxted Cross?
Boxted Cross has a population of approximately 51,410 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.
What is the average house price in Boxted Cross?
The average property in and around Boxted Cross sold for about £340,344, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid records. That is around 3% below the England and Wales average of £349,091.
Is Boxted Cross a deprived area?
Boxted Cross sits around the national average for deprivation, with an Index of Multiple Deprivation decile of 6 out of 10, where 1 is the most deprived and 10 the least deprived.
What postcodes cover Boxted Cross?
Boxted Cross is covered by the CO4 postcode district.
How many schools are there in Boxted Cross?
There are 45 schools within 5 miles of Boxted Cross, spanning primary, secondary and other phases.
Where is the nearest train station to Boxted Cross?
The nearest railway station to Boxted Cross is Colchester Train Station, about 3.9 miles away.

Streets in CO4 30 shown View all streets

A12 1 Acacia Avenue 2 Accommodation Road 2 Achnacone Drive 1 Acorn Close 1 Aerofoil Grove 1 Affleck Road 1 Alba Mews 1 Albrighton Croft 2 Aldeburgh Gardens 1 Alderton Road 2 Alefounder Close 1 Alexander Court 1 Almond Way 3 Altbarn Close 2 Altuis Chase 1 Alverton Way 1 Alyssum Walk 3 Anemone Court 1 Annan Road 5 Anthony Close 1 Antonio Walk 1 Antonius Way 1 Appleton Mews 1 Apprentice Drive 3 Arbour Way 1 Arnstones Close 1 Arrow Road 1 Arrowsmith Walk 1 Arthur Cross Square 1

Postcodes in CO4 50 shown View all postcodes

CO4 0AA CO4 0AD CO4 0AE CO4 0AF CO4 0AG CO4 0AH CO4 0AJ CO4 0AL CO4 0AN CO4 0AP CO4 0AQ CO4 0AR CO4 0AS CO4 0AT CO4 0AU CO4 0AW CO4 0AX CO4 0AY CO4 0AZ CO4 0BA CO4 0BB CO4 0BG CO4 0BH CO4 0BJ CO4 0BL CO4 0BN CO4 0BP CO4 0BQ CO4 0BS CO4 0BT CO4 0BU CO4 0BW CO4 0BX CO4 0BY CO4 0BZ CO4 0DA CO4 0DB CO4 0DD CO4 0DE CO4 0DF CO4 0DG CO4 0DH CO4 0DJ CO4 0DL CO4 0DP CO4 0DQ CO4 0DR CO4 0DS CO4 0DT CO4 0DU