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.
CO9 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CO9 postcode area.
27,887
45
£ 44,367 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead
St Giles' Church of England Primary School
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Sible Hedingham
St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield
St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Pebmarsh
Hedingham School and Sixth Form
The Ramsey Academy, Halstead
Richard de Clare Community Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Premier Convenience Store
- Premier Convenience Store
- Lidl UK
- MFG Halstead
- Morgans Butchery
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Bull Hotel
- Castle View Rooms
- Gosfield Hall
- Pevors Farm
- The Limes
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- Halstead Cricket Club
- Toppesfield Cricket Club
- Birdbrook Bowls Club
- Castle Hedingham Bowls Club
- Courtauld Halstead Bowls Club
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Petals Tea Rooms
- Phoenix Arizona
- Snack Shack
- Steady Pace Cafe \& Bakery
- Sugondha Indian Takeaway
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- East Of England Co-op
- East Of England Co-op
- East Of England Co-op
- Sainsbury's
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Star Of India
- Blossom
- Bodrum Kebab
- Domino's Pizza
- Halstead BBQ
- + 9 more
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