Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

CO9 9AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CO9 9AQ.

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Population

397

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 39,000 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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2/10
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3/10
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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
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2/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CO9 9AQ spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

CO9 9AQ is a safe, established residential area within the CO9 district of Braintree. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Halstead St Andrew's ward and the Braintree constituency.

This is residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CO9 9AQ are sourced from Output Area E00108632 (shared with 168 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 9AQ. The average age is 37.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.5%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

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

CO9 9AQ has low crime rates — 41 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 offences98
Anti-social behaviour23
Public order21
Shoplifting20
Criminal damage and arson14

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 pupils0.5 km
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The Ramsey Academy, Halstead

Good793 pupils0.7 km
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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Halstead

Good218 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Community Fridge0.2 km
  • Hards0.1 km
  • MFG Halstead0.3 km
  • Mount Hill Garage0.9 km
  • PVM Fruit & Veg0.2 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Dog Inn0.3 km
  • Halstead Conservative Club0.1 km
  • Halstead Royal British Legion Club0.2 km
  • Halstead Town Football Club0.2 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.4 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Greggs PLC0.1 km
  • Meow Cat Cafe Essex Ltd0.2 km
  • Phoenix Arizona0.2 km
  • The Curry Cottage0.3 km
  • The Little Book Cafe0.2 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • East Of England Co-op1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
  • East Of England Co-op0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Blossom0.3 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.1 km
  • Halstead BBQ0.2 km
  • Jubilee Takeaway0.4 km
  • The Hook Of Halstead0.1 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Bull Hotel0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chappel & Wakes Colne8.7 km
  • Braintree9.4 km
  • Bures9.6 km

Bus Stops

  • High Street0.1 km
  • High Street0.1 km
  • Butler Road Car Park0.2 km
  • Pretoria Rd0.4 km
  • Halstead Park0.4 km