Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

WATERS WAY, CO9 1GF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERS WAY, CO9 1GF.

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

328

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 47,300 /yr

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Employed

65%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CO9 1GF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

CO9 1GF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 31, 92% 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. Property prices are trending up 39.7% year-on-year.

home £436,537 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO9 1GF is a sought-after residential area on Waters Way in Halstead (Braintree). Administratively it sits within Halstead Trinity ward and the Braintree constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CO9, CO9 1GF offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £436k, up 39.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CO9 1GF are sourced from Output Area E00188119 (shared with 8 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 1GF. The average age is 30.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.1%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

65%Active
FT: 54%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 509,995

22 sales · Mean £ 504,495

Semi-Detached

£ 341,995

15 sales · Mean £ 342,863

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

CO9 1GF has low crime rates — 17 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 offences23
Anti-social behaviour6
Vehicle crime6
Public order5
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead

Good206 pupils1.1 km
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Richard de Clare Community Academy

Good352 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Mount Hill Garage0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Three Pigeons0.6 km
  • Courtauld Halstead Bowls Club0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • East Of England Co-op0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Braintree8.1 km
  • Braintree Freeport8.3 km
  • Chappel & Wakes Colne9.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Conies Road0.2 km
  • Conies Road0.3 km
  • Tweed Close0.3 km
  • Attwoods0.3 km
  • Mount Hill0.3 km