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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 119 recent sales, the median property price is £267,500 in Halstead Central & West area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,000 up to £552,500.

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
Detached12£386,500
Flats28£154,250
Semi-Detached37£327,000
Terraced42£250,000

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

CO91LQ

Acorn Avenue

CO92DE

Hedingham Road

CO92EQ

Pretoria Road

CO91QF

Edwards Avenue

CO91HR

Butler Road

CO91EQ

Mayda Close

CO92EL

East Mill

CO91LT

Conway Close

CO91BH

Clare Close

CO92TE

Parsonage Street

CO91DT

Mitchell Avenue

CO92EY

Colchester Road

CO91AQ

Blamsters Crescent

CO92LH

Harvey Street

CO91EP

The Tythings

CO99AQ

High Street

CO91QQ

Fairman Way

CO99AP

High Street

CO91ER

Cutting Drive

CO91JL

Windmill Road

CO92AZ

Head Street

CO91HZ

Rosemary Lane

CO91UT

Abels Road

CO92ED

Morley Road

CO91EN

Abels Road

CO91HU

Bridge Street

CO91NS

Parker Way

CO91EH

West Road

CO91PP

Holmes Road

CO92PQ

Bays Drive

CO91GX

St James Close

CO92DS

Greenwood Court

CO91HB

Broton Drive

CO91ET

The Causeway

CO92LT

Oak Yard

CO91GD

Adams Maltings

CO91ND

Tidings Hill

CO91NB

Grange Close

CO92JN

Weavers Court

CO92JR

Parsonage Street

CO91GS

Halstead Trinity

CO92DL

Hedingham Road

CO91DF

Ramsey Road

CO92JX

Weavers Row

CO91PY

Trinity Court

CO91JH

Trinity Street

CO91AE

Willow Way

CO91AH

White Horse Avenue

CO91GZ

Caxton Place

CO99DN

Halstead St Andrew's

CO92AX

Finsbury Place

CO91JA

Trinity Street

CO91DB

New Street

CO91AY

Bourchier Way

CO92DY

Colchester Road

CO92AJ

The Centre

CO91JN

Windmill Road

CO91JT

Sloe Hill

CO92FH

Manfield

CO91FL

Church View Close

CO91EJ

Holman Road

CO99BS

High Street

CO92DD

Belle Vue Terrace

CO99DJ

Halstead St Andrew's

CO92HG

Fenn Road

CO91BJ

Tidings Hill

CO92AY

Rose Yard

CO91DJ

Martins Road

CO91EL

Ramsey Road

CO92EG

Pretoria Road

CO91LB

Beridge Road

CO92EB

Highbury Terrace

CO92LJ

Mallows Field

CO99DL

Halstead St Andrew's

CO92JG

High Street

CO92JQ

High Street

CO91DA

New Street

CO91DR

Park Drive

CO92ER

Mcdowell Mews

CO99BP

High Street

CO91NJ

South Close

CO92HJ

Colne Road

CO99AJ

High Street

CO91PX

Trinity Court

CO99BJ

High Street

CO92JS

Courtauld Close

CO91XB

Warren Road

CO91EF

Brewery Drive

CO91EW

Abels Road

CO91DN

Mitchell Avenue

CO92FD

Broom Hill

CO91JJ

Chapel Hill

CO92HP

Colne Road

CO92LL

Mallows Field

CO91EG

Mount Pleasant

CO92LB

Parsonage Street

CO92AA

High Street

CO91AF

Mount Hill

CO92HH

Upper Fenn Road

CO91NP

Ronald Road

Data Sources

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