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14,699
Population
5,614
Households
6 / 10
Deprivation decile
Around average
12
Schools nearby
£56,755
Avg. household income
697
Businesses
197
People per km²
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About Horsleycross Street

Horsleycross Street is a small village located in Essex, England, within the CO11 postcode area. It is primarily a residential area, featuring a mix of traditional and modern homes. The village is surrounded by agricultural land, offering a glimpse into rural life in this part of England.

Local amenities include a few shops and services that cater to the residents. The village is well-connected by road, making it accessible to nearby towns and cities. The surrounding countryside provides opportunities for walking and enjoying the outdoors, appealing to those who appreciate nature. Overall, Horsleycross Street offers a quiet lifestyle while remaining within reach of larger urban centres.

School Ratings in Horsleycross Street

There are 18 schools in and around Horsleycross Street. Highfields Primary School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 4 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Horsleycross Street

The average property price is £372K, with detached homes making up the majority of the housing stock at around £460K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Horsleycross Street

Recorded crime levels are lower than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is prevalent across Horsleycross Street, with 5 recorded incidents in May 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Horsleycross Street

Horsleycross Street 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 Horsleycross Street

There are 2 GP surgeries within three miles of Horsleycross Street, the nearest being Lawford Surgery (2.4 miles away).

Local Data for Horsleycross Street

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Property Prices 2,841 sales

Average Price £372K
£3K , £20.2M
Detached £460K 1,180
Semi £303K 872
Terraced £289K 450
Flat £181K 219

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

15 Primary
1 Secondary
2 Other
Outstanding 1
Good 4

Ofsted ratings for schools in the CO11 postcode area.

Bradfield Primary School Primary Good 1.4 miles Stourview Church of England Primary Academy Primary 1.9 miles Wix and Wrabness Primary School Primary Good 2.2 miles Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary Good 2.3 miles Highfields Primary School Primary Outstanding 2.3 miles Manningtree High School Secondary 2.4 miles Tendring Primary School Primary Good 2.8 miles St George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley Primary Good 3 miles Brooklands Primary School Primary Good 3.4 miles All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Great Oakley Primary Good 4.1 miles Stutton Church of England Primary School Primary 4.4 miles Great Bentley Primary School Primary 4.4 miles

Household Income in Horsleycross Street ONS 2023

The average total household income in Horsleycross Street is approximately £56,755 a year before tax, 3% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £43,409. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.

Horsleycross Street £56,755
England & Wales avg. £55,302

Net (after tax) household income averages £43,409.

Businesses in Horsleycross Street ONS 2025

There are approximately 697 active businesses based in Horsleycross Street, around 47 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 90% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 10 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.

697 Total businesses
47 Per 1,000 residents
Micro, 0-9 90%
Small, 10-49 8%
Medium, 50-249 1%
Large, 250+ 1%

Deprivation and Employment in Horsleycross Street IMD 2025

Horsleycross Street 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
7/10
Employment
7/10
Education
6/10
Health
6/10
Housing
2/10
Living Environment
6/10
Children 0-15 16%
Working age 59%
Older 65+ 25%
2,399 Children (0-15) 16%
8,699 Working Age 59%
3,604 Older (65+) 25%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 22.3% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 11.2% 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 Horsleycross Street 49 crimes · May 2026

Low Crime Area

Horsleycross Street records relatively low levels of reported crime compared to national averages. Violence & sexual offences is the most commonly logged offence type, though overall numbers remain modest. The area is generally considered a safe and settled small town with a strong sense of community.

Violence & Sexual Offences 23
Anti-Social Behaviour 5
Other Theft 5
Criminal Damage & Arson 4
Public Order 4
Shoplifting 3
Vehicle Crime 2
Bicycle Theft 1
Burglary 1
Weapons 1
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

Mistley Train Station 2 miles
Manningtree Train Station 2.9 miles
Wrabness Train Station 3.9 miles
Weeley Train Station 4.3 miles
Great Bentley Train Station 4.4 miles
Thorpe-Le-Soken Train Station 5.5 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Horsley Cross 0.6 miles Bradfield Heath 0.9 miles Goose Green 0.9 miles Mistley Heath 1.2 miles Tendring Heath 1.4 miles Bradfield 1.8 miles Little Bromley 1.9 miles New Mistley 1.9 miles Mistley 2 miles Little Bentley 2 miles Manningtree 2.2 miles Goose Green 2.2 miles

Local Government

District Tendring
County Essex
Ward Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley
Constituency Harwich and North Essex
Parish Manningtree
Region East of England

Home Ownership in Horsleycross Street

Of the 6,407 households in and around Horsleycross Street, 75% are owned, 9% are socially rented and 16% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.

Owned 75% Social rented 9% Private rented 16%

Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Horsleycross Street.

Frequently Asked Questions about Horsleycross Street

What is the population of Horsleycross Street?
Horsleycross Street has a population of approximately 14,699 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.
What is the average house price in Horsleycross Street?
The average property in and around Horsleycross Street sold for about £371,600, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid records. That is around 6% above the England and Wales average of £349,091.
Is Horsleycross Street a deprived area?
Horsleycross Street 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 Horsleycross Street?
Horsleycross Street is covered by the CO11 postcode district.
How many schools are there in Horsleycross Street?
There are 12 schools within easy reach of Horsleycross Street, spanning primary, secondary and other phases.
Where is the nearest train station to Horsleycross Street?
The nearest railway station to Horsleycross Street is Mistley Train Station, about 2 miles away.

Streets in CO11 30 shown View all streets

A120 1 A137 2 Abbots Close 1 Alma Square 1 Anchor End 1 Anchor Lane 1 Ardleigh Road 2 Ash Ground Close 1 Ash Street 1 Bargate Lane 1 Barker Close 1 Barley Close 1 Barnfield 2 Barrack Street 1 Baytree Close 1 Beckford Road 5 Bendalls Court 1 Bentley Road 2 Bergholt Road 5 Birch Drive 6 Black Boy Lane 4 Blake Close 1 Blenheim Close 1 Blenheim Walk 1 Bradfield Road 6 Brantham Hill 17 Bridge Place 2 Bromley Road 6 Brook Street 4 Brooklands Rise 1

Postcodes in CO11 50 shown View all postcodes

CO11 1AA CO11 1AB CO11 1AD CO11 1AF CO11 1AG CO11 1AH CO11 1AJ CO11 1AL CO11 1AN CO11 1AP CO11 1AQ CO11 1AR CO11 1AS CO11 1AT CO11 1AU CO11 1AW CO11 1AX CO11 1AZ CO11 1BA CO11 1BB CO11 1BD CO11 1BE CO11 1BG CO11 1BH CO11 1BJ CO11 1BL CO11 1BN CO11 1BP CO11 1BQ CO11 1BS CO11 1BT CO11 1BU CO11 1BW CO11 1BX CO11 1BY CO11 1BZ CO11 1DA CO11 1DB CO11 1DD CO11 1DE CO11 1DF CO11 1DH CO11 1DJ CO11 1DL CO11 1DN CO11 1DQ CO11 1DR CO11 1DS CO11 1DT CO11 1DU