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.
COLNE ROAD, CO9 2HT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLNE ROAD, CO9 2HT.
318
44
£ 45,900 /yr
46%
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 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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
The Ramsey Academy, Halstead
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Halstead
Richard de Clare Community Academy
Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- East Of England Co-op0.7 km
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: CO92HT · Data under Open Government Licence