CO9 1BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood within the CO9 district of Braintree. Administratively it sits within Halstead Trinity ward and the Braintree constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CO9 1BH is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for CO9 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00108666 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CO9 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CO9 1BH.
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£ 39,000 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO9 1BH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CO9 1BH has a significant social housing presence — 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO9 1BH. The average age is 32.7. 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 & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO9 1BH has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Community Fridge0.9 km
- Mount Hill Garage0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Halstead Royal British Legion Club0.9 km
- Three Pigeons0.6 km
- Courtauld Halstead Bowls Club0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- East Of England Co-op0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Bull Hotel1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Braintree8.3 km
- Braintree Freeport8.5 km
- Chappel & Wakes Colne8.8 km
Bus Stops
- Ronald Road0.1 km
- Tweed Close0.1 km
- Conies Road0.2 km
- White Horse Avenue0.2 km
- White Horse Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CO91BH · Data under Open Government Licence