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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

CO92DF

Bois Field Terrace

CO92DQ

Mill Chase

CO92FB

Colchester Road

CO99BZ

High Street

CO91JW

Dooley Road

CO91GT

Halstead Trinity

CO91LG

Colne Valley Close

CO91HW

Rosemary Lane

CO91DG

Brook Place

CO91XE

Roundacre

CO91BB

Conies Road

CO92LN

Mallows Field

CO92TA

Gardeners Road

CO91BU

Rayner Way

CO91DE

Clovers

CO91BW

Tidings Hill

CO91BD

Conies Road

CO91JP

Chapel Hill

CO91LL

Butler Road

CO91LR

Mount Hill

CO92BZ

Upper Chapel Street

CO92AT

Head Street

CO91YF

Juniper Close

CO91HH

Kings Road

CO91DZ

Trinity Road

CO91LF

Adams Court

CO92LP

Mill Bridge

CO92JH

Factory Lane East

CO91AW

White Horse Avenue

CO92GE

Evans Court

CO91FG

Beridge Mews

CO91BE

Tweed Close

CO92AP

High Street

CO91LS

Oak Road

CO91XR

Slough Farm Road

CO99AN

High Street

CO91AT

Ramsey Road

CO91BP

School Chase

CO91JU

Beridge Road

CO99DH

Halstead St Andrew's

CO91DS

Mitchell Avenue

CO92DT

Elizabeth Way

CO91AS

Ramsey Road

CO92EE

Morley Road

CO92GF

Mill Green

CO91QH

Bourne Close

CO92LE

Garden Terrace

CO91EE

Upper Trinity Road

CO91AA

Mount Hill

CO91NT

Parker Way

CO91NF

Firwoods Road

CO91LE

Colne Valley Close

CO99BR

High Street

CO91JX

Beridge Road

CO91AN

White Horse Avenue

CO92LU

Papermill Cottages

CO91ED

Trinity Road

CO91GR

Tulip Drive

CO92SS

Maple Close

CO91JE

Trinity Street

CO92BX

Head Street

CO92JY

Garden Yard

CO92HL

Colne Road

CO92JL

Vicarage Meadow

CO91XA

Godwin Close

CO91DH

New Street

CO91GY

Hall Yard

Data Sources

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