Brewery Drive is in Halstead and in Braintree district. CO9 1EF is located in the Halstead Trinity electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Braintree. This postcode has been in use since 2004-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brewery Drive, Halstead, CO9 1EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO9 1BS, CO9 1BL, CO9 1BU, CO9 1GX, CO9 1BZ, CO9 1BW, CO9 1BN, CO9 1DP, CO9 1BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CO9 1EF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 50.3% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50.4% | 49.7% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CO9 1EF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.1% | 23.4% | -6.7% | 37.9% | -14.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.7% | 62% | 7.3% | 44.2% | 17.8% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 5.6% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 7.3% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.5% | 46.2% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 35.7% | -1.8% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 13.3% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.2% | 20.2% | -3.0% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 13.9% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 19.2% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 7% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 15.2% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.3% | 21.9% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -11.9% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.6% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 97.1% | 97.2% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 93.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.1% | 93.9% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 4.8% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 93.9% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.4% | 37.2% | 6.2% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brewery Drive was 57.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.9% lower than the Halstead St Andrew's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brewery Drive has the 11th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Halstead St Andrew's and the 175th highest crime rate of 481 local areas in Braintree .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Brewery Drive, Halstead, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-04-04 | £300,000 |
| 2 Brewery Drive, Halstead, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £332,500 | 2023-02-24 | £338,509 |
| 30 Brewery Drive, Halstead, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-07-29 | £278,641 |
| 26 Brewery Drive, Halstead, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £299,995 | 2022-05-20 | £317,200 |
| 26 Brewery Drive, Halstead, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-03-31 | £302,925 |
CO9 1EF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard De Clare Community Academy Parsonage Street , CO9 2JT | 3out of 4 | 550 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead Beridge Road , CO9 1JH | 3out of 4 | 727 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Halstead Mathews Close , CO9 2BH | 3out of 4 | 1,592 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosfield Community Primary School The Street , Gosfield CO9 1ST | 3out of 4 | 3,314 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School Green Farm Road , Colne Engaine CO6 2HA | 3out of 4 | 4,499 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ramsey Academy, Halstead Colne Road , CO9 2HR | 3out of 4 | 1,318 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosfield School Cut Hedge Park , Halstead Road CO9 1PF | - not rated | 2,534 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Preparatory School Gosfield Hall Park , Gosfield CO9 1SE | - not rated | 4,026 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Yellow House School 1 Alderford Street , Sible Hedingham CO9 3HX | - not rated | 5,239 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | 1 - 3 Weavers Court, Halstead | 624 yd | |
| Torsbeanie Corner Cafe | 10 Weavers Court, Halstead | 624 yd | |
| Phoenix Arizona | 26 Bridge Street, Halstead | 673 yd | |
| Halstead Cafe | 62 High Street, Halstead | 690 yd | |
| Greggs PLC | 68 High Street, Halstead | 700 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halstead Royal British Legion Club | 13 The Causeway, Halstead | 515 yd | |
| Courtauld Halstead Bowls Club | C/O 54 Whitehorse Ave,, Halstead | 541 yd | |
| Three Pigeons | Mount Hill, Halstead | 639 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 58 High Street, Halstead | 690 yd | |
| Courtyard Tap | 24 Trinity Street, Halstead | 733 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hook Of Halstead | 17 Weavers Court, Halstead | 624 yd | |
| Subway | 12 Weavers Court, Halstead | 624 yd | |
| Buzy Beanz Bistro | 22 Bridge Street, Halstead | 665 yd | |
| Halstead BBQ | 30 Bridge Street, Halstead | 674 yd | |
| Riverside Fish Bar | 72 High Street, Halstead | 690 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Of England Co-op | Abels Road, Halstead | 507 yd | |
| East Of England Co-op | 12 Weavers Court, Halstead | 624 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | High Street, Halstead | 728 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Halstead Fitness Studio Ltd (Closed) High Street | health and fitness suite | 777 yd |
| Holy Trinity Primary School TRINITY STREET | grass pitches | 870 yd |
| Halstead Town Football Club ROSEMARY LANE | grass pitches | 1,040 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 65.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.