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CO9

HALSTEAD

Essex, East Of England, England

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CO9 encompasses HALSTEAD and its surrounding areas in Essex, East Of England.

Avg price £395,792
1yr change ▼ 13.3%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£395,792

▼ 13.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

38% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

17 schools

Broadband Speed

312 Mbps

Property Prices in CO9

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CO9 is £395,792, which is 8% below the Essex average of £429,754.

Properties in CO9 cost 37.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CO9 have fallen 13.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £517,118 424
Semi-detached £329,178 361
Terraced £265,181 254
Flat £164,325 106
All types £395,792 1209

5-Year Price History

£366K £380K £394K £408K £422K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in CO9

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CO9 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
0.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.7 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in CO9

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CO9 has 17 schools within or near its boundaries, including 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead Primary Not inspected mi
St Giles' Church of England Primary School Primary Good mi
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Sible Hedingham Primary Not inspected mi
St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield Primary Good mi
St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Pebmarsh Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

6

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

164,304

Population

62

Median Age

34%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
34.0%
Private rent
13.0%
Social rent
16.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CO9 are 312.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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312.0 Mbps

Avg Download

56.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

75%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CO9 is collected by Braintree. The Band D rate is £2,010/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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CO9 — HALSTEAD

Area Summary

CO9 (HALSTEAD) offers above-average property prices (£395,792, 38% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 17 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (312 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about CO9 HALSTEAD

What is the average house price in CO9 HALSTEAD?
The average house price in CO9 (HALSTEAD) is £395,792, based on 1209 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 38% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 13.3% over the past year.
Is CO9 HALSTEAD a safe area to live?
Crime in CO9 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of CO9 HALSTEAD?
The population of CO9 (HALSTEAD) is approximately 164,304 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 34% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 16% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in CO9?
The average broadband download speed in CO9 is 312 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 75%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in CO9 HALSTEAD?
There are 17 schools in or near CO9. 35% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 6 Good. None require improvement.

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