Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

STARLING CLOSE, CO9 2FR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STARLING CLOSE, CO9 2FR.

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

283

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 45,900 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CO9 2FR spans multiple life stages — average age 34, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 75.4% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO9 2FR is a safe, established residential area on Starling Close in Halstead (Braintree). Administratively it sits within Halstead St Andrew's ward and the Braintree constituency.

For families considering a move, CO9 2FR represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £273k, up 75.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CO9 2FR are sourced from Output Area E00188096 (shared with 15 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 2FR. The average age is 34.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 267,995

16 sales · Mean £ 266,966

Detached

£ 314,995

3 sales · Mean £ 341,663

Terraced

£ 135,000

3 sales · Mean £ 129,749

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

CO9 2FR has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences12
Criminal damage and arson4
Burglary3
Shoplifting3
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Richard de Clare Community Academy

Good352 pupils0.9 km
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The Ramsey Academy, Halstead

Good793 pupils1.1 km
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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Halstead

Good218 pupils1.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chappel & Wakes Colne7.5 km
  • Bures8.8 km
  • Braintree9.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Blue Bridge0.2 km
  • Blue Bridge0.2 km
  • Fenn Road0.4 km
  • Courtauld Playing Fields0.4 km
  • Bluebridge Industrial Estate0.5 km