Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

BOIS HALL GARDENS, CO9 2HX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOIS HALL GARDENS, CO9 2HX.

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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

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.

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

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.

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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

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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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.

Violence and sexual offences48
Shoplifting15
Public order12
Anti-social behaviour11
Burglary6

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 pupils0.2 km
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Richard de Clare Community Academy

Good352 pupils0.7 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead

Good206 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • East Of England Co-op0.8 km
fastfood

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

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