Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

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

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

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Population

287

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 39,000 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CO9 1AP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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7/10
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4/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

With 53% social renting, CO9 1AP is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

CO9 1AP 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 1AP 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 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £254k. 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 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00108665 (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 1AP. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.4%
Asian / British Asian5.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 268,000

3 sales · Mean £ 285,333

Flat

£ 170,000

1 sales · Mean £ 170,000

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

CO9 1AP 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 offences32
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order8
Burglary6
Vehicle crime6

school Local Schools

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Richard de Clare Community Academy

Good352 pupils1.0 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead

Good206 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Community Fridge0.9 km
  • Mount Hill Garage0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Halstead Royal British Legion Club0.9 km
  • Three Pigeons0.8 km
  • Courtauld Halstead Bowls Club0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • East Of England Co-op0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Braintree8.4 km
  • Braintree Freeport8.6 km
  • Chappel & Wakes Colne8.6 km

Bus Stops

  • White Horse Avenue0.1 km
  • White Horse Avenue0.1 km
  • Ronald Road0.2 km
  • Lock Road0.3 km
  • Lock Road0.3 km