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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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71 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
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
6/10
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
37.72(+21%)
Shoplifting
15.2(+114%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.66(-34%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.76(+5%)
Other theft
4.95(-11%)
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 120 recent sales, the median property price is £274,500 in Halstead Central & West area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 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
Detached11£389,995
Flats26£145,000
Semi-Detached41£320,000
Terraced42£266,125

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

CO91GU

Halstead Trinity

CO92LR

Chapel Street

CO91DX

Mount Pleasant

CO91ER

Cutting Drive

CO91LH

Colne Valley Close

CO91UT

Abels Road

CO91ET

The Causeway

CO92JA

High Street

CO91DU

Mitchell Avenue

CO91HT

Bridge Street

CO91QE

Scott Rise

CO92HG

Fenn Road

CO92DF

Bois Field Terrace

CO92LP

Mill Bridge

CO91DJ

Martins Road

CO92DJ

Hedingham Road

CO91AP

White Horse Avenue

CO91HW

Rosemary Lane

CO92BY

Chipping Hill

CO92JN

Weavers Court

CO92JZ

Parsonage Street

CO91AE

Willow Way

CO91DH

New Street

CO92LS

Chapel Street

CO91AQ

Blamsters Crescent

CO91DP

Mitchell Avenue

CO91NE

Firwoods Road

CO91UQ

Kings Road

CO92LQ

Mallows Field

CO92FA

North Mill Place

CO92JR

Parsonage Street

CO92JT

Parsonage Street

CO91EA

Trinity Road

CO91LG

Colne Valley Close

CO92DY

Colchester Road

CO92EA

Colchester Road

CO92LB

Parsonage Street

CO92LH

Harvey Street

CO92LT

Oak Yard

CO91DR

Park Drive

CO91EL

Ramsey Road

CO92TD

Mill Bridge

CO99DL

Halstead St Andrew's

CO91JX

Beridge Road

CO99BS

High Street

CO99AW

High Street

CO91DF

Ramsey Road

CO91HG

Kings Road

CO91LE

Colne Valley Close

CO91LW

Spansey Court

CO92TF

St Andrews Road

CO91LT

Conway Close

CO91NF

Firwoods Road

CO92DA

Hedingham Road

CO92DD

Belle Vue Terrace

CO92JU

Gardeners Road

CO91BH

Clare Close

CO91HR

Butler Road

CO92EN

Colchester Road

CO92EW

Colchester Road

CO92JQ

High Street

CO91AS

Ramsey Road

CO91BE

Tweed Close

CO91EJ

Holman Road

CO91EN

Abels Road

CO91EP

The Tythings

CO91JD

Trinity Street

CO91JU

Beridge Road

CO91XR

Slough Farm Road

CO92DT

Elizabeth Way

CO92JH

Factory Lane East

CO91AU

Ramsey Road

CO91GR

Tulip Drive

CO91HZ

Rosemary Lane

CO92GE

Evans Court

CO99BR

High Street

CO91GS

Halstead Trinity

CO99AN

High Street

CO91NL

Ronald Road

CO91GB

Trinity Street

CO91HY

Trinity Mews

CO92GY

Parsonage Street

CO92JS

Courtauld Close

CO92DQ

Mill Chase

CO99BU

High Street

CO91EQ

Mayda Close

CO91GZ

Caxton Place

CO92GF

Mill Green

CO92TA

Gardeners Road

CO91HJ

Kings Road

CO92WL

High Street

CO91AB

Monklands Court

CO91NN

Lock Road

CO99BJ

High Street

CO91GY

Hall Yard

CO91HA

Kings Road

CO91HB

Broton Drive

CO91PX

Trinity Court

CO92EL

East Mill

CO92ER

Mcdowell Mews

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.