Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

WHITE HORSE AVENUE, CO9 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITE HORSE AVENUE, CO9 1AJ.

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Population

363

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 39,000 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CO9 1AJ 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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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 53% social renting, CO9 1AJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 16.7% year-on-year.

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

CO9 1AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on White Horse Avenue in Halstead (Braintree). Administratively it sits within Halstead Trinity ward and the Braintree constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CO9 1AJ 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. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £310k, up 16.7% 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 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00108666 (shared with 5 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 1AJ. The average age is 32.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.3%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 300,000

9 sales · Mean £ 294,833

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

CO9 1AJ has low crime rates — 19 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 offences39
Anti-social behaviour8
Vehicle crime8
Burglary6
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead

Good206 pupils0.9 km
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Richard de Clare Community Academy

Good352 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Community Fridge0.9 km
  • MFG Halstead0.9 km
  • Mount Hill Garage0.4 km
  • PVM Fruit & Veg1.0 km
  • Premier Convenience Store0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Halstead Royal British Legion Club0.9 km
  • Three Pigeons0.5 km
  • Courtauld Halstead Bowls Club0.1 km
  • Courtyard Tap0.9 km
  • The Dorrington0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Phoenix Arizona1.0 km
  • Torsbeanie Corner Cafe1.0 km
  • Water Lily0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • East Of England Co-op0.1 km
  • East Of England Co-op1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Blossom0.9 km
  • Halstead BBQ1.0 km
  • The Hook Of Halstead1.0 km
  • Buzy Beanz Bistro0.9 km
  • Subway1.0 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Bull Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Braintree8.3 km
  • Braintree Freeport8.5 km
  • Chappel & Wakes Colne9.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Conies Road0.0 km
  • Conies Road0.1 km
  • Tweed Close0.2 km
  • Ronald Road0.2 km
  • Mount Hill0.3 km