Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

MITCHELL AVENUE, CO9 1DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MITCHELL AVENUE, CO9 1DW.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

280

cake
Avg Age

39

payments
Avg Income

£ 39,000 /yr

work
Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: CO9 1DW 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.

shieldSafety
5/10
family_restroomFamily
5/10
favoriteHealth
4/10
workEmployment
5/10
diversity_3Diversity
3/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
directions_transitTransit
2/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
trending_upInvestment
2/10
psychology

Area Character

CO9 1DW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

home £295,000 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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

For families considering a move, CO9 1DW represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £295k.

Census 2021 statistics for CO9 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00108659 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO9 1DW. 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%
lightbulb

Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 295,000

1 sales · Mean £ 295,000

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

CO9 1DW has low crime rates — 34 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 offences89
Anti-social behaviour28
Criminal damage and arson14
Other theft14
Vehicle crime14

school Local Schools

P

Richard de Clare Community Academy

Good352 pupils0.5 km
P

Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead

Good206 pupils0.5 km
S

The Ramsey Academy, Halstead

Good793 pupils1.1 km
P

St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Halstead

Good218 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Community Fridge0.2 km
  • Hards0.5 km
  • MFG Halstead0.4 km
  • Mount Hill Garage0.6 km
  • PVM Fruit & Veg0.4 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

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 Food0.7 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
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • East Of England Co-op0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • East Of England Co-op0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Bull Hotel0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chappel & Wakes Colne8.7 km
  • Braintree9.0 km
  • Braintree Freeport9.2 km

Bus Stops

  • High Street0.4 km
  • High Street0.4 km
  • Parker Way0.4 km
  • Parker Way0.4 km
  • Halstead Park0.4 km