CO9 1NQ is a safe, established residential area on Stanstead Road in Halstead (Braintree). Administratively it sits within Halstead St Andrew's ward and the Braintree constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CO9, CO9 1NQ offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £336k, down 25.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CO9 1NQ are sourced from Output Area E00108634 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STANSTEAD ROAD, CO9 1NQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STANSTEAD ROAD, CO9 1NQ.
463
44
£ 45,900 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
CO9 1NQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £336k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 25.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO9 1NQ. The average age is 43.6. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 215,000
3 sales · Mean £ 226,666
Detached
£ 340,000
7 sales · Mean £ 337,142
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO9 1NQ has low crime rates — 16 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
Richard de Clare Community Academy
The Ramsey Academy, Halstead
Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Halstead
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Community Fridge0.7 km
- Hards0.8 km
- MFG Halstead1.0 km
- PVM Fruit & Veg0.8 km
- Q D Stores0.8 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Halstead Conservative Club0.9 km
- Halstead Royal British Legion Club0.7 km
- Halstead Town Football Club1.0 km
- The Co-operative Food0.8 km
- The White Hart0.8 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Greggs PLC0.8 km
- Meow Cat Cafe Essex Ltd0.8 km
- Phoenix Arizona0.8 km
- The Curry Cottage0.9 km
- The Little Book Cafe0.9 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- East Of England Co-op0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- East Of England Co-op0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Blossom0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Halstead BBQ0.8 km
- Jubilee Takeaway0.8 km
- The Hook Of Halstead0.7 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Bull Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chappel & Wakes Colne8.2 km
- Braintree9.1 km
- Braintree Freeport9.2 km
Bus Stops
- Parker Way0.5 km
- Parker Way0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CO91NQ · Data under Open Government Licence