Bridge Street is in Halstead and in Braintree district. CO9 1HU is located in the Halstead Trinity electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Braintree. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bridge Street, Halstead, CO9 1HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO9 1HT, CO9 1PX, CO9 2JQ, CO9 2JG, CO9 2JN, CO9 1ET, CO9 1JA, CO9 2LT, CO9 1FD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CO9 1HU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.8% | 49.8% | 3.0% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 53.2% | 50.2% | -3.0% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.5% | 37.3% | 5.8% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.6% | 32.3% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -11.9% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 3.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 17.3% | 21.7% | 4.4% | 9.1% | 12.6% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 5.1% | -4.5% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 41.7% | 35.7% | -6.0% | 48.4% | -12.7% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 40.3% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 6.7% |
| Fair health | 14% | 17.8% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.9% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 18.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.4% | 24% | -0.4% | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 11.5% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 17.1% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 21.7% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.3% | 18.9% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -14.9% |
| Other | 7.6% | 4.1% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 97.4% | 98.1% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 97.7% 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% | 97.7% | 3.7% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 97.7% | 4.1% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 20.2% | 13.5% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.2% | 37.2% | 23.0% |
| Christian | 34.4% | 46.2% | -11.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bridge Street was 297.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 261.4% higher than the Halstead St Andrew's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bridge Street has the highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Halstead St Andrew's and the 9th highest crime rate of 481 local areas in Braintree .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 113.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Bridge Street, Halstead, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2009-03-24 | £307,834 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead Beridge Road , CO9 1JH | 3out of 4 | 242 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard De Clare Community Academy Parsonage Street , CO9 2JT | 3out of 4 | 530 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Halstead Mathews Close , CO9 2BH | 3out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosfield Community Primary School The Street , Gosfield CO9 1ST | 3out of 4 | 3,221 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles' Church of England Primary School Church Street , Great Maplestead CO9 2RG | 3out of 4 | 4,464 yd | Voluntary controlled school | 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 | 1,075 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 | 2,251 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Preparatory School Gosfield Hall Park , Gosfield CO9 1SE | - not rated | 3,906 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Yellow House School 1 Alderford Street , Sible Hedingham CO9 3HX | - not rated | 4,640 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Arizona | 26 Bridge Street, Halstead | 37 yd | |
| Halstead Cafe | 62 High Street, Halstead | 90 yd | |
| Greggs PLC | 68 High Street, Halstead | 110 yd | |
| Water Lily | 18 Trinity Street, Halstead | 127 yd | |
| Torsbeanie Corner Cafe | 10 Weavers Court, Halstead | 137 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak | 58 High Street, Halstead | 90 yd | |
| Courtyard Tap | 24 Trinity Street, Halstead | 126 yd | |
| Halstead Royal British Legion Club | 13 The Causeway, Halstead | 148 yd | |
| The Dorrington | 2A Trinity Street, Halstead | 172 yd | |
| Halstead Town Football Club | Rosemary Lane, Halstead | 185 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzy Beanz Bistro | 22 Bridge Street, Halstead | 20 yd | |
| Halstead BBQ | 30 Bridge Street, Halstead | 33 yd | |
| Riverside Fish Bar | 72 High Street, Halstead | 90 yd | |
| Blossom | 22 Trinity Street, Halstead | 127 yd | |
| Subway | 12 Weavers Court, Halstead | 137 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Of England Co-op | 12 Weavers Court, Halstead | 137 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | High Street, Halstead | 149 yd | |
| East Of England Co-op | Abels Road, Halstead | 891 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Halstead Fitness Studio Ltd (Closed) High Street | health and fitness suite | 234 yd |
| Holy Trinity Primary School TRINITY STREET | grass pitches | 384 yd |
| Halstead Town Football Club ROSEMARY LANE | grass pitches | 395 yd |
| Mill Chase Playing Field PLAYING FIELDS PLAYING FIELDS MILL CHASE | grass pitches | 721 yd |
| The Ramsey Academy COLNE ROAD | grass pitches | 992 yd |
| Halstead Leisure Centre HALSTEAD SPORTS CENTRE HALSTEAD SPORTS CENTRE COLNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,057 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.