Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

FIRWOOD COTTAGES, CO9 1BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIRWOOD COTTAGES, CO9 1BN.

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Population

394

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 39,000 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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9/10
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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

CO9 1BN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO9 1BN is a safe, established residential area on Firwood Cottages in Halstead (Braintree). Administratively it sits within Halstead Trinity ward and the Braintree constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CO9, CO9 1BN offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £305k.

Census 2021 statistics for CO9 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00108656 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO9 1BN. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 305,000

1 sales · Mean £ 305,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CO9 1BN 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.

Violence and sexual offences43
Anti-social behaviour10
Public order7
Criminal damage and arson5
Burglary5

school Local Schools

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Richard de Clare Community Academy

Good352 pupils0.7 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead

Good206 pupils0.9 km
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The Ramsey Academy, Halstead

Good793 pupils1.3 km
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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Halstead

Good218 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Community Fridge0.7 km
  • Hards0.9 km
  • MFG Halstead0.8 km
  • Mount Hill Garage0.7 km
  • PVM Fruit & Veg0.8 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Halstead Conservative Club0.9 km
  • Halstead Royal British Legion Club0.6 km
  • Halstead Town Football Club0.9 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.9 km
  • The White Hart0.9 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Greggs PLC0.8 km
  • Meow Cat Cafe Essex Ltd0.9 km
  • Phoenix Arizona0.8 km
  • The Little Book Cafe1.0 km
  • Torsbeanie Corner Cafe0.7 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • East Of England Co-op0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • East Of England Co-op0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Blossom0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Halstead BBQ0.8 km
  • Jubilee Takeaway0.9 km
  • The Hook Of Halstead0.7 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Bull Hotel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chappel & Wakes Colne8.5 km
  • Braintree8.8 km
  • Braintree Freeport8.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Parker Way0.1 km
  • Parker Way0.1 km
  • Lock Road0.3 km
  • Lock Road0.3 km
  • White Horse Avenue0.4 km