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Halstead Central & West

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About

Halstead Central & West sits in the north of Braintree district, focused on the town centre where the High Street and the River Colne meet. The central area contains the main shops, civic buildings and the parish church beside the market area, with the river forming a clear route through town. Transport history is visible in local maps: the Colne Valley and Halstead Railway once served the town until the station closed in 1962, and that history still shapes some street patterns and former goods yards. Residents and visitors move between the riverside and the shops on foot along short connecting streets and bridges.

West of the core the ward becomes mainly residential, with terraces, semis and pockets of later housing lining quiet lanes. Local services — schools, health facilities and community centres — sit within easy reach of the centre. Small commercial units and light industry are on the outer edges rather than in the centre. Green space follows the Colne in places, giving short riverside walks and spots for local events that link the central shopping area with the western neighbourhoods.

Area overview

On average Halstead Central & West has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Halstead Central & West is £48,466 per year. There are 2 schools in Halstead Central & West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Halstead Central & West is home to around 8,882 people, with a population density of about 3,822.5 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
19.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Halstead Central & West Population
8,882
Population density
3,822.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.92(+14%)
Shoplifting
10.7(+56%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.66(-34%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.74(-10%)
Public order
4.73(-8%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,167
91.93%
Other White
292
3.29%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
65
0.73%
Irish
61
0.69%
Other Asian
50
0.56%
Total population: 8,884

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,565
21.83%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,479
20.63%
Level 3 (A level)
1,260
17.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,241
17.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
964
13.45%
Total 16+ residents: 7,169

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,134
29.07%
Owns outright
1,122
28.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
662
16.97%
Other social rented
661
16.94%
Social rents from council
219
5.61%
Total households: 3,901

Property prices in Halstead Central & West

Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £274,500 in Halstead Central & West area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,000 up to £600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Halstead Central & West in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Halstead Central & West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached44£317,500
Terraced40£248,750
Detached16£398,998
Flats30£145,000

10 years median price trend in Halstead Central & West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Halstead Central & West.

All postcodes in Halstead Central & West

CO92JJ

St Andrews Road

CO92LS

Chapel Street

CO91BS

Brewery Drive

CO92TD

Mill Bridge

CO91LU

Three Gates Close

CO91EA

Trinity Road

CO92LG

Mallows Field

CO91JZ

Beridge Road

CO91QE

Scott Rise

CO91BL

Tidings Hill

CO91DW

Mitchell Avenue

CO91AL

White Horse Avenue

CO92JW

Parsonage Street

CO91HY

Trinity Mews

CO91EB

Trinity Road

CO91BN

Firwood Cottages

CO91HF

Dorset Close

CO91AX

Prior Close

CO91DD

New Street

CO92AR

Market Hill

CO91NL

Ronald Road

CO92JZ

Parsonage Street

CO91DU

Mitchell Avenue

CO91BX

Tryon Court

CO92HQ

Fenn Road

CO91HJ

Kings Road

CO91AG

Blamsters Crescent

CO92LQ

Mallows Field

CO91NN

Lock Road

CO99AW

High Street

CO92JA

High Street

CO91QU

Jubilee Close

CO92AF

High Street

CO91BA

De Veres Road

CO91JD

Trinity Street

CO91LH

Colne Valley Close

CO91DX

Mount Pleasant

CO92EA

Colchester Road

CO91AZ

Oxford Road

CO92HZ

Colne Road

CO91GU

Halstead Trinity

CO91GB

Trinity Street

CO99BU

High Street

CO92JB

High Street

CO92GD

The Centre

CO92LR

Chapel Street

CO91EX

Factory Lane East

CO99AL

High Street

CO91ES

Mount Rise

CO91DQ

Prospect Place

CO92EN

Colchester Road

CO92WL

High Street

CO92GY

Parsonage Street

CO91FH

Greenbanks

CO91AU

Ramsey Road

CO92BY

Chipping Hill

CO92TF

St Andrews Road

CO91BT

Tidings Hill

CO92DJ

Hedingham Road

CO92FA

North Mill Place

CO92LD

Parsonage Street

CO91BG

Tidings Hill

CO92DA

Hedingham Road

CO91JY

The Pippins

CO91BQ

Tidings Hill

CO91AR

Link Road

CO91AB

Monklands Court

CO91AJ

White Horse Avenue

CO91BZ

Knowles Close

CO91NW

Holmes Road

CO92AU

Head Street

CO91HG

Kings Road

CO91JQ

Trinity Street

CO91LD

Beridge Road

CO92JU

Gardeners Road

CO91FD

Rosemary Lane

CO91LN

Windmill Road

CO92JD

High Street

CO91NE

Firwoods Road

CO91UQ

Kings Road

CO91DY

Mount Pleasant

CO91HA

Kings Road

CO91JS

Chapel Hill

CO99BL

High Street

CO92EJ

East Mill

CO92EW

Colchester Road

CO91DP

Mitchell Avenue

CO91AP

White Horse Avenue

CO99AA

High Street

CO91NR

Parker Way

CO91HT

Bridge Street

CO92JT

Parsonage Street

CO91DL

Neale Road

CO91JR

Orchard Avenue

CO91US

Manors Green

CO91LP

Oak Cottages

CO91LW

Spansey Court

CO91AD

Mount Hill

CO91LA

Stanley Road

CO92DB

Hedingham Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.