Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

FAIRFIELD WAY, CO9 1BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIRFIELD WAY, CO9 1BY.

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Population

463

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 45,900 /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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8/10
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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CO9 1BY combines high owner-occupation (80%), strong property values (£685k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £685k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

CO9 1BY is a safe, established residential area on Fairfield Way in Halstead (Braintree). Administratively it sits within Halstead St Andrew's ward and the Braintree constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CO9, CO9 1BY offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 80% 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: Prices average £685k.

Census 2021 statistics for CO9 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00108634 (shared with 16 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 1BY. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 570,500

2 sales · Mean £ 570,500

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

CO9 1BY 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 offences63
Anti-social behaviour15
Criminal damage and arson10
Vehicle crime7
Burglary5

school Local Schools

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Richard de Clare Community Academy

Good352 pupils0.4 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 pupils1.0 km
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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Halstead

Good218 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

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

14 nearby
  • Dog Inn0.9 km
  • Halstead Conservative Club0.7 km
  • Halstead Royal British Legion Club0.5 km
  • Halstead Town Football Club0.8 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.7 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Greggs PLC0.6 km
  • Meow Cat Cafe Essex Ltd0.7 km
  • Phoenix Arizona0.6 km
  • The Curry Cottage0.8 km
  • The Little Book Cafe0.7 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • East Of England Co-op0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • East Of England Co-op0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Blossom0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • Halstead BBQ0.6 km
  • Jubilee Takeaway0.7 km
  • The Hook Of Halstead0.5 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Bull Hotel0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chappel & Wakes Colne8.4 km
  • Braintree9.0 km
  • Braintree Freeport9.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Parker Way0.3 km
  • Parker Way0.3 km
  • Lock Road0.5 km
  • Lock Road0.5 km