Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

PARK DRIVE, CO9 1DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK DRIVE, CO9 1DR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

280

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 39,000 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CO9 1DR represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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

No single demographic signal dominates CO9 1DR — age 39, 77% ownership, 23% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

home £296,928 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO9 1DR is a safe, established residential area on Park Drive in Halstead (Braintree). Administratively it sits within Halstead Trinity ward and the Braintree constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £296k.

Census 2021 statistics for CO9 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00108659 (shared with 7 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 1DR. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 287,500

6 sales · Mean £ 289,000

Terraced

£ 301,750

2 sales · Mean £ 301,750

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

CO9 1DR has low crime rates — 39 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 behaviour30
Criminal damage and arson15
Vehicle crime15
Other theft14

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 pupils0.6 km
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The Ramsey Academy, Halstead

Good793 pupils1.0 km
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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Halstead

Good218 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Community Fridge0.3 km
  • Hards0.5 km
  • MFG Halstead0.5 km
  • Mount Hill Garage0.6 km
  • PVM Fruit & Veg0.4 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Dog Inn0.7 km
  • Halstead Conservative Club0.5 km
  • Halstead Royal British Legion Club0.2 km
  • Halstead Town Football Club0.5 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.6 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Greggs PLC0.4 km
  • Meow Cat Cafe Essex Ltd0.6 km
  • Phoenix Arizona0.4 km
  • The Curry Cottage0.7 km
  • The Little Book Cafe0.6 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • East Of England Co-op0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • East Of England Co-op0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Blossom0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Halstead BBQ0.4 km
  • Jubilee Takeaway0.6 km
  • The Hook Of Halstead0.3 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Bull Hotel0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chappel & Wakes Colne8.6 km
  • Braintree9.0 km
  • Braintree Freeport9.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Parker Way0.4 km
  • Parker Way0.4 km
  • High Street0.4 km
  • High Street0.4 km
  • Lock Road0.4 km