Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

DIGBY WAY, CO9 1FT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DIGBY WAY, CO9 1FT.

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Population

328

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 47,300 /yr

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Employed

65%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CO9 1FT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

CO9 1FT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 31, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £346k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 4.6% year-on-year.

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

CO9 1FT is a sought-after residential area on Digby Way in Halstead (Braintree). Administratively it sits within Halstead Trinity ward and the Braintree constituency.

For serious buyers, CO9 1FT is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £346k, down 4.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CO9 1FT are sourced from Output Area E00188119 (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 1FT. The average age is 30.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.1%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

65%Active
FT: 54%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Detached

£ 375,000

17 sales · Mean £ 403,879

Semi-Detached

£ 299,995

16 sales · Mean £ 292,434

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

CO9 1FT has low crime rates — 15 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 offences15
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft4
Burglary4
Public order3

school Local Schools

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Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead

Good206 pupils1.0 km
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Richard de Clare Community Academy

Good352 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Mount Hill Garage0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Three Pigeons0.6 km
  • Courtauld Halstead Bowls Club0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • East Of England Co-op0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Braintree8.1 km
  • Braintree Freeport8.3 km
  • Chappel & Wakes Colne9.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Russell's Road0.2 km
  • Attwoods0.2 km
  • Attwoods0.2 km
  • Russell's Road0.2 km
  • Mount Hill0.4 km