Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

BREWERY DRIVE, CO9 1BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BREWERY DRIVE, CO9 1BS.

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Population

378

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 39,000 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CO9 1BS 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.

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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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3/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

CO9 1BS has a significant social housing presence — 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 14.5% year-on-year.

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

CO9 1BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brewery Drive in Halstead (Braintree). Administratively it sits within Halstead Trinity ward and the Braintree constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CO9 1BS 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. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £332k, up 14.5% year-on-year. 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 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00108661 (shared with 9 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 1BS. The average age is 36.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.5%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 355,000

2 sales · Mean £ 355,000

Terraced

£ 310,000

3 sales · Mean £ 288,333

Semi-Detached

£ 235,000

1 sales · Mean £ 235,000

Flat

£ 90,000

1 sales · Mean £ 90,000

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

CO9 1BS has low crime rates — 21 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 offences64
Anti-social behaviour15
Criminal damage and arson11
Vehicle crime8
Public order7

school Local Schools

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Richard de Clare Community Academy

Good352 pupils0.6 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead

Good206 pupils0.8 km
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The Ramsey Academy, Halstead

Good793 pupils1.2 km
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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Halstead

Good218 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Community Fridge0.5 km
  • Hards0.8 km
  • MFG Halstead0.7 km
  • Mount Hill Garage0.6 km
  • PVM Fruit & Veg0.7 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Dog Inn1.0 km
  • Halstead Conservative Club0.8 km
  • Halstead Royal British Legion Club0.5 km
  • Halstead Town Football Club0.8 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.8 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Greggs PLC0.7 km
  • Meow Cat Cafe Essex Ltd0.8 km
  • Phoenix Arizona0.6 km
  • The Curry Cottage1.0 km
  • The Little Book Cafe0.9 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • East Of England Co-op0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • East Of England Co-op0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Blossom0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Halstead BBQ0.6 km
  • Jubilee Takeaway0.9 km
  • The Hook Of Halstead0.6 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Bull Hotel0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chappel & Wakes Colne8.6 km
  • Braintree8.8 km
  • Braintree Freeport9.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Parker Way0.1 km
  • Parker Way0.1 km
  • Lock Road0.2 km
  • Lock Road0.2 km
  • Ronald Road0.4 km