Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

COLNE ROAD, CO9 2HT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLNE ROAD, CO9 2HT.

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Population

318

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 45,900 /yr

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Employed

46%

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.

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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

CO9 2HT is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £369k, 75% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 33.3% year-on-year.

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

CO9 2HT is a sought-after residential area on Colne 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 2HT offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 75% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £369k, down 33.3% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for CO9 2HT are sourced from Output Area E00108649 (shared with 11 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 2HT. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 280,000

2 sales · Mean £ 280,000

Detached

£ 490,000

2 sales · Mean £ 490,000

Terraced

£ 260,375

4 sales · Mean £ 264,937

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

CO9 2HT has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences53
Shoplifting15
Public order12
Anti-social behaviour11
Vehicle crime8

school Local Schools

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The Ramsey Academy, Halstead

Good793 pupils0.1 km
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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Halstead

Good218 pupils0.3 km
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Richard de Clare Community Academy

Good352 pupils0.6 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead

Good206 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Community Fridge0.8 km
  • Hards0.5 km
  • MFG Halstead1.0 km
  • PVM Fruit & Veg0.8 km
  • Q D Stores0.7 km
  • + 8 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Dog Inn0.5 km
  • Halstead Conservative Club0.6 km
  • Halstead Royal British Legion Club0.8 km
  • Halstead Town Football Club0.8 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.3 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Greggs PLC0.7 km
  • Meow Cat Cafe Essex Ltd0.5 km
  • Phoenix Arizona0.8 km
  • The Curry Cottage0.3 km
  • The Little Book Cafe0.5 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • East Of England Co-op0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Blossom0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Halstead BBQ0.8 km
  • Jubilee Takeaway0.3 km
  • The Hook Of Halstead0.7 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Bull Hotel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chappel & Wakes Colne8.2 km
  • Bures8.9 km
  • Braintree10.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Bois Hall Gardens0.1 km
  • Colne Road0.2 km
  • Colne Road0.2 km
  • Ramsey School0.2 km
  • Greenwood School0.2 km