Postcode report
Is CO9 2FP a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About CO9 2FP: area rating, property, schools and local change
CO9 2FP is a postcode in Halstead St Andrew's, Braintree, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CO9 2FP, then scores the surrounding small area 65/100 - top 28% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CO9 2FP are health and property market signals, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for CO9 2FP is based on Braintree 002 Census 2021. It covers 5,974 residents, 42 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 53, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 77% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 9% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 6/10.
For property prices near CO9 2FP, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CO9 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £420k from 80 rolling sales, up 11.3% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CO9 2FP can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CO9 2FP by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near CO9 2FP; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about CO9 2FP
Is CO9 2FP a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 65/100 (top 28% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near CO9 2FP?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CO9 2FP?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for CO9 2FP?
LocaleIQ matched CO9 2FP to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CO9 2FP?
The latest median sold price is £420k based on 80 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CO9 2FP?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.