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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 average crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 19.8% 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. The median sale price in Halstead Central & West is £267,500 (around £312 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £210,875 and £349,375. 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
19.8%
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

Median price: £267,500
Price per sq ft: £312
Sales (last 12 months): 122
Typical range (middle 50%): £211K – £349K

Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £267,500 (about £312 per square foot) in Halstead Central & West area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £514,995.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Halstead Central & West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£399,000£373
Semi-Detached39£300,000£312
Terraced38£250,000£316
Flats25£140,000£242

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Halstead Central & West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Halstead Central & West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£315,000£123,000£231,975£197,750
2017£329,500£135,000£250,000£227,000
2018£340,000£145,000£257,000£223,000
2019£299,000£145,000£250,000£221,875
2020£347,500£143,000£249,995£232,000
2021£358,500£138,250£270,000£248,500
2022£387,500£160,000£300,000£262,500
2023£402,500£170,000£297,500£268,500
2024£407,498£147,500£300,000£268,625
2025£400,000£155,000£326,000£252,000
2026£407,500£115,000£295,000£257,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Halstead Central & West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Halstead Central & West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£221£215£267£276
2017£297£224£269£271
2018£287£236£266£287
2019£317£249£256£278
2020£298£224£272£286
2021£323£244£286£297
2022£350£256£315£337
2023£370£246£324£336
2024£403£245£335£327
2025£425£259£328£322
2026£341£229£313£316
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Halstead Central & West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Braintree district.

Band A£1,520
Band B£1,774
Band C£2,027
Band D£2,280
Band E£2,787
Band F£3,294
Band G£3,801
Band H£4,561

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.