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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

CO91DW

Mitchell Avenue

CO91AD

Mount Hill

CO91DN

Mitchell Avenue

CO91ED

Trinity Road

CO91EE

Upper Trinity Road

CO92AR

Market Hill

CO92FH

Manfield

CO91BX

Tryon Court

CO99DN

Halstead St Andrew's

CO91AG

Blamsters Crescent

CO91EH

West Road

CO92AA

High Street

CO99AA

High Street

CO91AZ

Oxford Road

CO91DS

Mitchell Avenue

CO91NJ

South Close

CO91PP

Holmes Road

CO92EQ

Pretoria Road

CO92HJ

Colne Road

CO92JW

Parsonage Street

CO91BT

Tidings Hill

CO91HH

Kings Road

CO91XB

Warren Road

CO92BZ

Upper Chapel Street

CO99BZ

High Street

CO92JG

High Street

CO92LL

Mallows Field

CO91JS

Chapel Hill

CO91LQ

Acorn Avenue

CO91LR

Mount Hill

CO92BX

Head Street

CO91AH

White Horse Avenue

CO91AR

Link Road

CO91AW

White Horse Avenue

CO92AJ

The Centre

CO92EB

Highbury Terrace

CO92SS

Maple Close

CO91DT

Mitchell Avenue

CO91GX

St James Close

CO92JB

High Street

CO92LD

Parsonage Street

CO91HF

Dorset Close

CO91JH

Trinity Street

CO91NR

Parker Way

CO91US

Manors Green

CO92JY

Garden Yard

CO92LE

Garden Terrace

CO91JJ

Chapel Hill

CO91NW

Holmes Road

CO99BL

High Street

CO99DH

Halstead St Andrew's

CO91BJ

Tidings Hill

CO91BU

Rayner Way

CO91JN

Windmill Road

CO91LN

Windmill Road

CO92HQ

Fenn Road

CO92LJ

Mallows Field

CO99AL

High Street

CO91BW

Tidings Hill

CO91DA

New Street

CO91LP

Oak Cottages

CO92AZ

Head Street

CO92DL

Hedingham Road

CO92EJ

East Mill

CO91JA

Trinity Street

CO91LB

Beridge Road

CO91LL

Butler Road

CO92AF

High Street

CO92LN

Mallows Field

CO91JE

Trinity Street

CO91NB

Grange Close

CO92DS

Greenwood Court

CO91AX

Prior Close

CO91QH

Bourne Close

CO91BB

Conies Road

CO91EX

Factory Lane East

CO91FD

Rosemary Lane

CO92AU

Head Street

CO92EG

Pretoria Road

CO91AA

Mount Hill

CO91NT

Parker Way

CO91XA

Godwin Close

CO92AT

Head Street

CO91AT

Ramsey Road

CO91BP

School Chase

CO91DZ

Trinity Road

CO91EF

Brewery Drive

CO91HU

Bridge Street

CO91JQ

Trinity Street

CO91QQ

Fairman Way

CO92AX

Finsbury Place

CO99AQ

High Street

CO91AF

Mount Hill

CO91EG

Mount Pleasant

CO91FG

Beridge Mews

CO99BP

High Street

CO91DG

Brook Place

CO91DY

Mount Pleasant

CO91ES

Mount Rise

CO91LA

Stanley Road

Data Sources

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