CO9 1EH is a safe, established residential area on West Road in Halstead (Braintree). Administratively it sits within Halstead Trinity ward and the Braintree constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CO9 1EH 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. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £260k.
Census 2021 statistics for CO9 1EH are sourced from Output Area E00108658 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST ROAD, CO9 1EH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST ROAD, CO9 1EH.
270
41
£ 39,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO9 1EH 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.
Area Character
CO9 1EH has a significant social housing presence — 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO9 1EH. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 260,000
1 sales · Mean £ 260,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO9 1EH has low crime rates — 30 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
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Halstead
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Community Fridge0.4 km
- Hards0.6 km
- MFG Halstead0.4 km
- Mount Hill Garage0.4 km
- PVM Fruit & Veg0.4 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Dog Inn0.9 km
- Halstead Conservative Club0.7 km
- Halstead Royal British Legion Club0.3 km
- Halstead Town Football Club0.6 km
- The Co-operative Food0.8 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Greggs PLC0.5 km
- Meow Cat Cafe Essex Ltd0.7 km
- Phoenix Arizona0.4 km
- The Curry Cottage0.9 km
- The Little Book Cafe0.7 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- East Of England Co-op0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- East Of England Co-op0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Blossom0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Halstead BBQ0.4 km
- Jubilee Takeaway0.8 km
- The Hook Of Halstead0.5 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Bull Hotel0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chappel & Wakes Colne8.8 km
- Braintree8.9 km
- Braintree Freeport9.0 km
Bus Stops
- Ramsey Road0.3 km
- Lock Road0.3 km
- Lock Road0.4 km
- Parker Way0.4 km
- Monklands Court0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CO91EH · Data under Open Government Licence