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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

CO91LU

Three Gates Close

CO91NS

Parker Way

CO92LG

Mallows Field

CO91AJ

White Horse Avenue

CO91BG

Tidings Hill

CO91DD

New Street

CO91DQ

Prospect Place

CO91FL

Church View Close

CO91LD

Beridge Road

CO91NP

Ronald Road

CO92FD

Broom Hill

CO92HH

Upper Fenn Road

CO92JJ

St Andrews Road

CO91AL

White Horse Avenue

CO91AY

Bourchier Way

CO91DL

Neale Road

CO91GT

Halstead Trinity

CO91JY

The Pippins

CO91BD

Conies Road

CO91BN

Firwood Cottages

CO91DB

New Street

CO91LS

Oak Road

CO92GD

The Centre

CO92JL

Vicarage Meadow

CO91LF

Adams Court

CO91JT

Sloe Hill

CO99AP

High Street

CO91BL

Tidings Hill

CO91JL

Windmill Road

CO91JW

Dooley Road

CO92EY

Colchester Road

CO91BS

Brewery Drive

CO91EB

Trinity Road

CO92DB

Hedingham Road

CO92EE

Morley Road

CO91BZ

Knowles Close

CO91FH

Greenbanks

CO92LU

Papermill Cottages

CO92TE

Parsonage Street

CO91AN

White Horse Avenue

CO91JP

Chapel Hill

CO91JR

Orchard Avenue

CO92AP

High Street

CO92AY

Rose Yard

CO92DE

Hedingham Road

CO91BQ

Tidings Hill

CO91GD

Adams Maltings

CO91QF

Edwards Avenue

CO92ED

Morley Road

CO91YF

Juniper Close

CO92HL

Colne Road

CO92JD

High Street

CO91BA

De Veres Road

CO91PY

Trinity Court

CO92FB

Colchester Road

CO91EW

Abels Road

CO91ND

Tidings Hill

CO92JX

Weavers Row

CO99AJ

High Street

CO99DJ

Halstead St Andrew's

CO91XE

Roundacre

CO92HP

Colne Road

CO91DE

Clovers

CO92PQ

Bays Drive

CO91JZ

Beridge Road

CO92HZ

Colne Road

CO91QU

Jubilee Close

Data Sources

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