CO9 1AE is a safe, established residential area on Willow Way in Halstead (Braintree). Administratively it sits within Halstead Trinity ward and the Braintree constituency.
For families considering a move, CO9 1AE represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CO9 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00108662 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILLOW WAY, CO9 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOW WAY, CO9 1AE.
316
42
£ 39,000 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO9 1AE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CO9 1AE is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO9 1AE. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO9 1AE has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead
Richard de Clare Community Academy
The Ramsey Academy, Halstead
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Community Fridge0.6 km
- Hards0.8 km
- MFG Halstead0.5 km
- Mount Hill Garage0.1 km
- PVM Fruit & Veg0.6 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Halstead Conservative Club0.9 km
- Halstead Royal British Legion Club0.6 km
- Halstead Town Football Club0.7 km
- The White Hart0.8 km
- Three Pigeons0.0 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Greggs PLC0.7 km
- Meow Cat Cafe Essex Ltd0.9 km
- Phoenix Arizona0.6 km
- The Little Book Cafe0.9 km
- Torsbeanie Corner Cafe0.7 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- East Of England Co-op0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- East Of England Co-op0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Blossom0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Halstead BBQ0.6 km
- The Hook Of Halstead0.7 km
- The Spice Zone1.0 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Bull Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Braintree8.7 km
- Braintree Freeport8.9 km
- Chappel & Wakes Colne9.1 km
Bus Stops
- Ramsey Road0.0 km
- Blamsters Crescent0.2 km
- Mount Hill0.2 km
- Mount Hill0.2 km
- Blamsters Crescent0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO91AE · Data under Open Government Licence