Area Analysis Braintree, East of England

CO9 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CO9 postcode area.

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Population

27,887

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 44,367 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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8/10
family_restroomFamily
7/10
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3/10
workEmployment
7/10
diversity_3Diversity
2/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
trending_upInvestment
5/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CO9's 70% ownership and 45-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £383k. Property prices are trending up 5.9% year-on-year.

home £383,608 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO9 is a postcode district in Braintree, East of England, covering 903 active and 259 retired postcodes.

The largest share of CO9 (14%) is characterised by a rural commuter area popular with professional households, alongside a quiet farming community with strong rural roots and older residents (10%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes CO9 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in CO9 are around £383k, up 5.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across CO9 at 170 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 45 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full CO9 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2062
Anti-social behaviour393
Other theft374
Criminal damage and arson360
Public order358

school Local Schools

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Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead

Good206 pupils
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St Giles' Church of England Primary School

Good97 pupils
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St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Sible Hedingham

Good216 pupils
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St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield

Good74 pupils
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St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Pebmarsh

Good76 pupils
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Hedingham School and Sixth Form

Good1151 pupils
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The Ramsey Academy, Halstead

Good793 pupils
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Richard de Clare Community Academy

Good352 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Premier Convenience Store
  • Premier Convenience Store
  • A J And E J Barrow
  • Ben & Ella's Farm Shop
  • Broomhills Farm
  • + 23 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • Bull Hotel
  • Castle View Rooms
  • Gosfield Hall
  • Pevors Farm
  • The Limes
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

28 nearby
  • Halstead Cricket Club
  • Toppesfield Cricket Club
  • Birdbrook Bowls Club
  • Castle Hedingham Bowls Club
  • Courtauld Halstead Bowls Club
  • + 23 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Blossom
  • Bodrum Kebab
  • Domino's Pizza
  • Halstead BBQ
  • Hedingham Chippy
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Cinnamon Tree
  • Colne Valley Arms
  • Corner Cafe
  • Costa Coffee
  • Coxs @ Spencers Farm Shop
  • + 30 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • East Of England Co-op
  • East Of England Co-op
  • East Of England Co-op
  • Sainsbury's