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Halstead Central & West

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About

Halstead Central & West is a residential area in Braintree, known for its mix of housing styles, from Victorian terraces to modern developments. The area is centered around Halstead Road, which connects it to Braintree town center and nearby villages. Local amenities include convenience stores, cafes, and a few independent shops, catering to daily needs.

Green spaces like Stubbs Lane Recreation Ground provide outdoor leisure options, while the nearby River Brain adds a natural touch. Public transport links, including bus routes, offer easy access to Braintree and Colchester. The area has a quiet, suburban feel, with schools and community facilities serving families and long-term residents.

Area overview

On average Halstead Central & West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 76 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 of residents in Halstead Central & West is £39,000 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).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
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

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

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 £280,000 in Halstead Central & West area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,500 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
Detached17£414,995
Flats24£155,500
Semi-Detached41£314,995
Terraced48£270,000

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

CO91DG

New Street

CO91DQ

Halstead Central & West

CO91DY

Mayda Close

CO91ES

Monklands Court

CO91FL

Church View Close

CO91LA

Butler Road

CO91LD

Beridge Road

CO91LU

Three Gates Close

CO91NP

Abels Road

CO91NS

Parker Way

CO92FD

Broom Hill

CO92HH

Colchester Road

CO92JJ

High Street

CO91AL

White Horse Avenue

CO91AY

Bourchier Way

CO91BD

Conies Road

CO91BN

Ronald Road

CO91DB

New Street

CO91DL

Mitchell Avenue

CO91GT

Halstead Central & West

CO91JY

Chapel Hill

CO91LS

Oak Road

CO92GD

High Street

CO92JL

High Street

CO91JT

Sloe Hill

CO91LF

Colne Valley Close

CO99AP

High Street

CO91BL

Tidings Hill

CO91BS

Brewry Drive

CO91EB

Trinity Road

CO91JL

Windmill Road

CO91JW

Dooley Road

CO92DB

Hedingham Road

CO92EE

Morley Road

CO92EY

Colchester Road

CO91AN

Abels Road

CO91BZ

Knowles Close

CO91FH

Greenbanks

CO92AY

Head Street

CO91JP

Chapel Hill

CO91JR

Orchard Avenue

CO92AP

High Street

CO92DE

Hedingham Road

CO92LU

Chapel Street

CO92TE

Parsonage Street

CO91QF

Halstead Central & West

CO91BQ

Tidings Hill

CO91GD

Mount Hill

CO92ED

Manfield

CO91EW

Abels Road

CO91ND

Tidings Hill

CO91YF

Holmes Road

CO92HL

Colne Road

CO92JD

Chapel Street

CO92JX

Gardeners Road

CO99AJ

High Street

CO99DJ

Halstead Central & West

CO91BA

De Veres Road

CO91PY

Bridge Street

CO91XE

Roundacre

CO92FB

Broom Hill

CO92HP

Colne Road

CO92LR

Chapel Street

CO91DE

Clovers

CO91JZ

Beridge Road

CO92PQ

Halstead Central & West

CO92HZ

Colne Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.