Postcode CO9 2LE is located in an urban city, within the Halstead St Andrew's area of Braintree in the East of England region, and forms part of the Halstead Central & West area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Halstead Central & West is £48,466 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. The nearest station is Chappel and Wakes Colne, about 5.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Halstead Central & West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,677 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Halstead Central & West has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Halstead Central & West is £48,466 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 209 ft away from CO9 2LE.
Halstead Central & West near CO9 2LE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chappel and Wakes Colne located about 5.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £425,000 | £353 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £320,000 | £333 |
| Terraced | 31 | £288,000 | £335 |
| Flats | 10 | £175,500 | £253 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CO9 2LE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Nov 2025 | 21, Parsonage Street, Halstead, CO9 2JZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 23, Parsonage Street, Halstead, CO9 2JZ | Terraced | Freehold | £274,000 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | 33, Evans Court, Halstead, CO9 2GE | Flats | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 10, Evans Court, Halstead, CO9 2GE | Terraced | Freehold | £345,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2026 | Broomhill House, Colchester Road, Halstead, CO9 2EA | Terraced | Freehold | £510,000 |
In the CO9 2LE postcode area, located within Halstead Central & West, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Richard de Clare Community Academy | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 2 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | The Ramsey Academy, Halstead | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Sept 2024. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Halstead | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Jan 2015. |
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CO9 2LE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | The Co-operative Food | Colchester Road, Halstead, CO9 2DY | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Head Street, Braintree, CO9 2AR | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 48a High Street, Halstead, CO9 2JB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Weavers Court, Braintree, CO9 2JN | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Kings Road, Halstead, CO9 1HJ | Walking directions to Lidl |
Annual council tax rates for Braintree district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CO9 2LE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andy Munday
Halstead St Andrew's - Elected 4 May 2023
Jim Bond
Halstead St Andrew's - Elected 4 May 2023
James Cleverly
Braintree - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CO9 2LE records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and public order.
The median sale price around CO9 2LE in Halstead St Andrew's is £320,000 (about £335 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to CO9 2LE, including Richard de Clare Community Academy (Good), The Ramsey Academy, Halstead (Requires improvement) and St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Halstead (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
CO9 2LE scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,677 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Braintree covering CO9 2LE is James Cleverly (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Andy Munday (Halstead Residents' Association) and Jim Bond (Halstead Residents' Association).