CO9 1DF is a safe, established residential area on Ramsey Road in Halstead (Braintree). Administratively it sits within Halstead Trinity ward and the Braintree constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £158k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for CO9 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00108660 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RAMSEY ROAD, CO9 1DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAMSEY ROAD, CO9 1DF.
254
44
£ 39,000 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CO9 1DF's 58% ownership and 44-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO9 1DF. The average age is 44.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 147,500
7 sales · Mean £ 154,754
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO9 1DF has low crime rates — 23 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
Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead
Richard de Clare Community Academy
The Ramsey Academy, Halstead
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Community Fridge0.6 km
- Hards0.9 km
- MFG Halstead0.6 km
- Mount Hill Garage0.2 km
- PVM Fruit & Veg0.6 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Halstead Conservative Club0.9 km
- Halstead Royal British Legion Club0.6 km
- Halstead Town Football Club0.7 km
- The White Hart0.9 km
- Three Pigeons0.1 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Greggs PLC0.7 km
- Meow Cat Cafe Essex Ltd0.9 km
- Phoenix Arizona0.6 km
- The Little Book Cafe1.0 km
- Torsbeanie Corner Cafe0.7 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- East Of England Co-op0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- East Of England Co-op0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Blossom0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Halstead BBQ0.6 km
- The Hook Of Halstead0.7 km
- Buzy Beanz Bistro0.6 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Bull Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Braintree8.6 km
- Braintree Freeport8.8 km
- Chappel & Wakes Colne9.0 km
Bus Stops
- Ramsey Road0.2 km
- Blamsters Crescent0.2 km
- Mount Hill0.2 km
- Mount Hill0.2 km
- Blamsters Crescent0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO91DF · Data under Open Government Licence