CO9 2HX is a sought-after residential area on Bois Hall Gardens 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 2HX offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £415k. 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 2HX are sourced from Output Area E00108649 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOIS HALL GARDENS, CO9 2HX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOIS HALL GARDENS, CO9 2HX.
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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CO9 2HX combines high owner-occupation (75%), strong property values (£415k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO9 2HX. 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
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 322,000
7 sales · Mean £ 347,857
Detached
£ 410,000
1 sales · Mean £ 410,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO9 2HX has low crime rates — 26 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
12 nearby- Community Fridge0.9 km
- Hards0.6 km
- PVM Fruit & Veg0.9 km
- Q D Stores0.8 km
- The Great British Roast Company0.6 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Dog Inn0.5 km
- Halstead Conservative Club0.6 km
- Halstead Royal British Legion Club0.9 km
- Halstead Town Football Club0.9 km
- The Co-operative Food0.4 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Greggs PLC0.8 km
- Meow Cat Cafe Essex Ltd0.5 km
- Phoenix Arizona0.9 km
- The Curry Cottage0.4 km
- The Little Book Cafe0.5 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- East Of England Co-op0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Blossom1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Halstead BBQ0.9 km
- Jubilee Takeaway0.4 km
- The Hook Of Halstead0.8 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Bull Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chappel & Wakes Colne8.2 km
- Bures8.9 km
- Braintree10.1 km
Bus Stops
- Colne Road0.1 km
- Colne Road0.1 km
- Bois Hall Gardens0.1 km
- Greenwood School0.3 km
- Ramsey School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO92HX · Data under Open Government Licence