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Halstead St Andrew's ward encompasses the northern neighbourhoods of the town of Halstead, within the wider Braintree district. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing types from different periods. It includes local amenities such as schools and community facilities serving its population. The ward is bordered by open countryside to the north, providing a distinct edge to the built-up area.

A notable local feature is the presence of the former Head Street Drill Hall, a historic building that has been adapted for community use. The ward's layout includes several smaller greens and cul-de-sacs, creating a quieter environment compared to the town centre. Public footpaths lead from the residential streets directly into the surrounding rural landscape, connecting the area to local walks.

Area overview

On average Halstead St Andrew's has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 11% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Halstead St Andrew's is £53,767 per year. The median sale price in Halstead St Andrew's is £320,000 (around £335 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £258,000 and £385,000. There are 3 schools in Halstead St Andrew's: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Halstead St Andrew's is home to around 6,485 people, with a population density of about 1,829.5 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
11%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Halstead St Andrew's Population
6,485
Population density
1,829.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.09(+21%)
Shoplifting
13.88(+103%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.17(-29%)
Public order
6.17(+21%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.86(-8%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,032
92.97%
Other White
188
2.9%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
42
0.65%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
31
0.48%
Other Asian
29
0.45%
Total population: 6,488

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,246
23.36%
Level 3 (A level)
1,022
19.16%
No qualifications
965
18.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
925
17.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
685
12.84%
Total 16+ residents: 5,334

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,006
36.37%
Owns with a mortgage
943
34.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
424
15.33%
Other social rented
262
9.47%
Social rents from council
69
2.49%
Total households: 2,766

Property prices in Halstead St Andrew's

Median price: £320,000
Price per sq ft: £335
Sales (last 12 months): 97
Typical range (middle 50%): £258K – £385K

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £335 per square foot) in Halstead St Andrew's area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £812,500.

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 St Andrew's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£425,000£353
Semi-Detached33£320,000£333
Terraced31£288,000£335
Flats10£175,500£253

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Halstead St Andrew's

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Halstead St Andrew's.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£319,000£227,000£261,250£201,250
2017£319,500£172,000£270,000£229,998
2018£347,498£155,000£264,995£225,000
2019£335,000£155,500£284,000£233,500
2020£349,995£160,000£289,995£238,000
2021£362,995£165,000£294,995£255,500
2022£449,995£173,000£325,000£267,500
2023£454,995£178,000£311,000£270,000
2024£422,500£210,000£306,500£260,000
2025£417,500£145,000£322,500£290,000
2026£430,000£190,000£325,000£290,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Halstead St Andrew's.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Halstead St Andrew's.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£238£242£299£276
2017£294£257£285£281
2018£319£264£330£289
2019£333£252£315£296
2020£355£241£338£287
2021£364£260£338£312
2022£354£291£363£343
2023£362£285£361£361
2024£357£319£351£309
2025£368£253£341£333
2026£353£191£340£337
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Halstead St Andrew's.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Halstead St Andrew's 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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Halstead St Andrew's ward.

Local councillors

Andy Munday

Halstead St Andrew's - Elected 4 May 2023

Halstead Residents' Association

Jim Bond

Halstead St Andrew's - Elected 4 May 2023

Halstead Residents' Association

Frequently asked questions about Halstead St Andrew's

Is Halstead St Andrew's safe?

Halstead St Andrew's records about 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Halstead St Andrew's?

The median sale price in Halstead St Andrew's is £320,000 (about £335 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Halstead St Andrew's?

Halstead St Andrew's has 2 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Halstead St Andrew's?

Halstead St Andrew's scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Halstead St Andrew's sits around rank 20,715 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Halstead St Andrew's?

The average household income in Halstead St Andrew's is around £53,767 per year, and 11% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Halstead St Andrew's?

Halstead St Andrew's is represented by 2 elected councillors: Andy Munday (Halstead Residents' Association) and Jim Bond (Halstead Residents' Association).

All postcodesin Halstead St Andrew's

CO92FS

Woodpecker Close

CO92FW

Colchester Road

CO92EW

Colchester Road

CO92EA

Colchester Road

CO92GQ

Steed Croft

CO99DL

Halstead St Andrew's

CO92TR

Beech Avenue

CO92FF

Dame Mary Walk

CO99DJ

Halstead St Andrew's

CO92FD

Broom Hill

CO92EY

Colchester Road

CO92JH

Factory Lane East

CO99AN

High Street

CO92LL

Mallows Field

CO92ER

Mcdowell Mews

CO91NA

Meadow Close

CO92GG

Lee Close

CO92LR

Chapel Street

CO92HF

Nether Court

CO92ST

Brook Farm Close

CO92DW

Hedingham Road

CO92GJ

French Close

CO92TH

Winston Way

CO92TB

Gardeners Road

CO92JZ

Parsonage Street

CO99AW

High Street

CO91NU

Elm Drive

CO91JB

Well Field

CO92LH

Harvey Street

CO92BT

Head Street

CO92ES

Colchester Road

CO99DN

Halstead St Andrew's

CO92HQ

Fenn Road

CO99AL

High Street

CO99BJ

High Street

CO92QH

Ashlong Grove

CO92GY

Parsonage Street

CO99BR

High Street

CO92HZ

Colne Road

CO92FH

Manfield

CO92AR

Market Hill

CO92DQ

Mill Chase

CO99DH

Halstead St Andrew's

CO92BE

Churchill Avenue

CO91PW

Brewster Close

CO92SY

Fourth Avenue

CO92AU

Head Street

CO92JU

Gardeners Road

CO92SZ

Fifth Avenue

CO92DP

Hedingham Road

CO91LZ

River Close

CO92TL

Apple Tree Close

CO92EZ

Harold Close

CO91NQ

Stanstead Road

CO91NZ

Ravens Avenue

CO92GU

Sixth Avenue

CO92EJ

East Mill

CO92TU

Kestrel Rise

CO91YD

Poplar Close

CO99AJ

High Street

CO99AQ

High Street

CO92AJ

The Centre

CO92TS

Birch Drive

CO92TX

Hawthorn Close

CO92HN

Nether Court

CO92GD

The Centre

CO92HG

Fenn Road

CO92HU

Colne Road

CO92JS

Courtauld Close

CO92UA

Cherry Tree Close

CO92AA

High Street

CO92DT

Elizabeth Way

CO92DS

Greenwood Court

CO92JG

High Street

CO92SU

Second Avenue

CO92AX

Finsbury Place

CO91LY

Rye Hills

CO92JN

Weavers Court

CO92FA

North Mill Place

CO91NG

Johnston Close

CO92JW

Parsonage Street

CO92HH

Upper Fenn Road

CO92BA

Sudbury Road

CO92BS

Sudbury Road

CO92BY

Chipping Hill

CO91YE

Cooks Close

CO92LS

Chapel Street

CO92HY

Bois Hall Gardens

CO91YA

Ravens Avenue

CO92LD

Parsonage Street

CO92DD

Belle Vue Terrace

CO92LG

Mallows Field

CO91UY

Crossfields

CO92HR

Bois Hall Gardens

CO91EZ

Parsonage Street

CO91YB

Stanstead Road

CO92PQ

Bays Drive

CO92GN

Hall Chase

CO92LJ

Mallows Field

CO99AA

High Street