CO9 1AF is a safe, established residential area on Mount Hill in Halstead (Braintree). Administratively it sits within Halstead Trinity ward and the Braintree constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £232k, up 2.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CO9 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00108662 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MOUNT HILL, CO9 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOUNT HILL, CO9 1AF.
316
42
£ 39,000 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO9 1AF 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 68% owner-occupation and average age 42, CO9 1AF has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 2.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO9 1AF. 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
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 232,250
4 sales · Mean £ 213,625
Detached
£ 250,000
1 sales · Mean £ 250,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO9 1AF has low crime rates — 26 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 Fridge0.7 km
- Hards1.0 km
- MFG Halstead0.6 km
- Mount Hill Garage0.0 km
- PVM Fruit & Veg0.7 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Halstead Conservative Club1.0 km
- Halstead Royal British Legion Club0.7 km
- Halstead Town Football Club0.8 km
- The White Hart1.0 km
- Three Pigeons0.1 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Greggs PLC0.8 km
- Phoenix Arizona0.7 km
- Torsbeanie Corner Cafe0.8 km
- Water Lily0.7 km
- Cinnamon Tree1.0 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- East Of England Co-op0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- East Of England Co-op0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Blossom0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Halstead BBQ0.7 km
- The Hook Of Halstead0.8 km
- Buzy Beanz Bistro0.7 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Bull Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Braintree8.6 km
- Braintree Freeport8.8 km
- Chappel & Wakes Colne9.2 km
Bus Stops
- Blamsters Crescent0.0 km
- Ramsey Road0.1 km
- Blamsters Crescent0.1 km
- Mount Hill0.1 km
- Mount Hill0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CO91AF · Data under Open Government Licence