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Halstead St Andrew's

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About

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 £261,375 and £386,250. 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): 96
Typical range (middle 50%): £261K – £386K

Based on 96 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
Flats9£161,000£250

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