About Janke's Green

Janke's Green is a small village located in Essex, England, within the CO6 postcode area. It is surrounded by agricultural land, providing a rural atmosphere that is typical of the English countryside. The village is primarily residential, with a few local amenities available for residents. The area is characterised by its traditional architecture, including several period properties that reflect the local building styles. Nearby, you can find various walking paths that allow for exploration of the surrounding fields and countryside. The village's location makes it convenient for those who wish to visit larger towns in Essex while enjoying the peace of a smaller community.

School Ratings in Janke's Green

Janke's Green is served by 24 schools. A further 8 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Janke's Green

Property prices average £452K across the area, and detached homes are the most common property type, typically selling for £549K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Janke's Green

Local crime rates sit lower than national averages. Criminal damage & arson accounts for the highest share in Janke's Green, with 1 incidents logged in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Janke's Green

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Janke's Green falls within the mid-range nationally for overall deprivation. Working-age employment is around the national average for the area. Income levels locally sit close to the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Janke's Green

Most properties in Janke's Green can access superfast or ultrafast broadband. 4G coverage is extensive and 5G is increasingly available across the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 4,346 sales

Average Price £452K
£1K — £4.73M
Detached £549K 2,010
Semi £356K 1,129
Terraced £301K 616
Flat £172K 281

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

19 Primary
1 Secondary
4 Other
Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School Primary 0.9 miles Fordham All Saints CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary 1.8 miles Great Tey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary Good 2.3 miles Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Eight Ash Green and Aldham Primary 2.7 miles Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary Good 2.8 miles Earls Colne Primary School and Nursery Primary Good 2.9 miles Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School Primary 3.3 miles Doucecroft School Requires Improvement 3.5 miles Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt Primary Good 3.5 miles St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy, Marks Tey Primary 3.9 miles St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Pebmarsh Primary Good 4.1 miles Holmwood House School 4.2 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Janke's Green IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Janke's Green in the mid-range nationally. Employment and income levels are close to the England average, with a mix of opportunities across sectors. Overall living conditions are comparable to similar areas across the country.

Overall Deprivation
6/10
Income
7/10
Employment
7/10
Education
6/10
Health
7/10
Housing
3/10
Living Environment
4/10
8,331 Children (0-15) 17%
29,244 Working Age 58%
16,414 Older (60+) 33%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 22.2% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 10.1% 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 Janke's Green 4 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Reported crime in Janke's Green falls below the national average, suggesting a comparatively safe environment. Violence & sexual offences tops the list of recorded incidents, but figures are low overall. Residents and visitors alike tend to find this a quiet and reassuring town.

3 Violence & Sexual Offences
1 Criminal Damage & Arson
Local Policing
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Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Chappel And Wakes Colne Train Station 0.7 miles
Marks Tey Train Station 3.6 miles
Bures Train Station 3.9 miles
Colchester Train Station 5.7 miles
Colchester Town Train Station 6.5 miles
Kelvedon Train Station 6.9 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Hemp's Green 0.6 miles Rose Green 0.6 miles Wakes Colne 0.9 miles Chappel 0.9 miles Wakes Colne Green 0.9 miles Fordham 1.4 miles Swan Street 1.4 miles White Colne 1.9 miles Mount Bures 1.9 miles Rotchfords 2 miles Fordstreet 2 miles Wormingford 2.2 miles

Local Government

District Colchester
County Essex
Ward Rural North
Constituency Harwich and North Essex
Parish Great Tey
Region East of England

Streets in CO6 30 shown View all streets

A1071 1 A12 2 A120 1 Abbotts Lane 1 Albany Close 1 Albany Road 2 Albert Gardens 1 Albert Place 1 Aldercar Road 1 Allendale Drive 2 Ambridge Road 1 America Road 1 Armoury Road 1 Ash Rise 1 Ashbury Drive 1 Ashwells Meadow 1 Ashwin Avenue 1 Atlas Court 1 Atlas Road 2 Aubrey Close 1 Bacon's Lane 1 Badger's Green 1 Barnfield Road 2 Bear Street 5 Bellingham Drive 1 Bergholt Road 2 Birch Fall 1 Birch Road 1 Birch Street 1 Blackbrook Road 3

Postcodes in CO6 50 shown View all postcodes

CO6 1AA CO6 1AB CO6 1AD CO6 1AE CO6 1AG CO6 1AH CO6 1AJ CO6 1AL CO6 1AN CO6 1AP CO6 1AQ CO6 1AR CO6 1AS CO6 1AU CO6 1AW CO6 1AX CO6 1AZ CO6 1BA CO6 1BB CO6 1BD CO6 1BE CO6 1BH CO6 1BJ CO6 1BL CO6 1BN CO6 1BP CO6 1BQ CO6 1BS CO6 1BT CO6 1BU CO6 1BW CO6 1BX CO6 1BZ CO6 1DA CO6 1DB CO6 1DD CO6 1DE CO6 1DG CO6 1DH CO6 1DJ CO6 1DL CO6 1DN CO6 1DP CO6 1DQ CO6 1DR CO6 1DS CO6 1DT CO6 1DU CO6 1DX CO6 1DY