CO9 1BP is a safe, established residential area within the CO9 district of Braintree. Administratively it sits within Halstead Trinity ward and the Braintree constituency.
For serious buyers, CO9 1BP is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 76% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £375k.
Census 2021 statistics for CO9 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00108656 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CO9 1BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CO9 1BP.
394
41
£ 39,000 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CO9 1BP spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. £375k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO9 1BP. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 375,000
1 sales · Mean £ 375,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO9 1BP has low crime rates — 24 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.
school Local Schools
Richard de Clare Community Academy
Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead
The Ramsey Academy, Halstead
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Halstead
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Community Fridge0.5 km
- Hards0.7 km
- MFG Halstead0.6 km
- Mount Hill Garage0.7 km
- PVM Fruit & Veg0.6 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Dog Inn0.9 km
- Halstead Conservative Club0.7 km
- Halstead Royal British Legion Club0.4 km
- Halstead Town Football Club0.7 km
- The Co-operative Food0.8 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Greggs PLC0.6 km
- Meow Cat Cafe Essex Ltd0.7 km
- Phoenix Arizona0.6 km
- The Curry Cottage0.9 km
- The Little Book Cafe0.8 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- East Of England Co-op0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- East Of England Co-op0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Blossom0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Halstead BBQ0.6 km
- Jubilee Takeaway0.8 km
- The Hook Of Halstead0.5 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Bull Hotel0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chappel & Wakes Colne8.6 km
- Braintree8.9 km
- Braintree Freeport9.0 km
Bus Stops
- Parker Way0.2 km
- Parker Way0.2 km
- Lock Road0.3 km
- Lock Road0.3 km
- Ronald Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CO91BP · Data under Open Government Licence