Town Pop. 13,608

Living in Halstead (Braintree): Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Halstead (Braintree) is 47/100, built from 9 categories. Healthcare is where Halstead (Braintree) most outperforms the national norm: 35/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 73/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Among the 9 scored places sharing the CO9 postcode district, Halstead (Braintree) ranks 3rd. Its healthcare score runs 10 points above the CO9 district's 25/100. On the national picture that lands Halstead (Braintree) in the middle half of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: CO9 postcode district.

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Halstead (Braintree) scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
73
69.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 418 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 91 crimes
↓ 56% below national average
Shoplifting 79 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 67 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Public order 65 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
other 227 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 106 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 52 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 35 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 7.6 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
71
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Ample 4
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
33
4 schools in area · 5 within 4km
3Good1Ungraded
  • Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, HalsteadPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Richard de Clare Community AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, HalsteadPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • The Ramsey Academy, HalsteadSecondary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
35
A&E departmentsColchester General Hospital10.4 mi
Broomfield Hospital12.9 mi
Ipswich Hospital24.2 mi
Hospital waitsMid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)17 wks
Treated within 18 weeks50.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity811 patients per GP
2dentists3pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
61
Full fibre (FTTP)91.3%
available across Braintree
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
80.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
80.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 348 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
55
Employment rate59.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.6%Unemployed2.8%Retired24.2%Student2.9%Other inactive10.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34%Skilled & technical36%Routine & elementary29.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.2%Level 3 (A levels)18.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)22.2%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership66.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
61
Council tax Braintree · 2026-27
A £1,520
B £1,773
C £2,027
D £2,280
E £2,787
F £3,293
G £3,800
H £4,560
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
36
Chappel and Wakes Colne 5.2 mi
Braintree 5.8 mi
Bures 5.9 mi
J8 M11 19.2 mi
J8A M11 19.6 mi
J8 M11 19.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
Pubs & Bars Adequate 8
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £315,000 110
Detached £437,500 28
Semi-detached £315,000 41
Terraced £250,000 27
Flat / Maisonette £155,500 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£150k £258k £370k £478k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Gosfield 49 1.9 mi away ⇄
Colne Engaine 47 2.1 mi away ⇄
Earls Colne 48 2.7 mi away ⇄
Sible Hedingham 48 3.2 mi away ⇄
Pebmarsh 42 3.2 mi away ⇄
High Garrett 49 3.5 mi away ⇄
White Colne 45 3.5 mi away ⇄
Castle Hedingham 47 3.8 mi away ⇄
Wickham St Paul 38 3.9 mi away ⇄
Bradwell (Braintree) 38 4.7 mi away ⇄
Coggeshall 52 5.2 mi away ⇄
Chappel 43 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Halstead (Braintree) a nice place to live?

Halstead (Braintree) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Halstead (Braintree) is 47/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Halstead (Braintree)?

Halstead (Braintree) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 73/100. There were 947 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Halstead (Braintree)?

Among the top-rated schools in Halstead (Braintree) are Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead, Richard de Clare Community Academy and St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Halstead, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Halstead (Braintree) in total.

What are house prices like in Halstead (Braintree)?

The current median house price in Halstead (Braintree) is £315,000, around 11% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £437,500, semi-detached £315,000, terraced £250,000, flat £155,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 8%. There were 110 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Halstead (Braintree)

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