Butler Road is in Halstead and in Braintree district. CO9 1LJ 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 Butler Road, Halstead, CO9 1LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO9 1XR, CO9 1LA, CO9 1LD, CO9 1JZ, CO9 1LB, CO9 1HB, CO9 1LE, CO9 1FG, CO9 1JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CO9 1LJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.6% | 50.6% | -6.0% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 43.4% | 49.4% | 6.0% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 1LJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.3% 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 | 19.1% | 25.9% | 6.8% | 37.9% | -12.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.7% | 53.3% | 2.6% | 44.2% | 9.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 12.7% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 16.9% | 6.6% | -10.3% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 42.6% | 45.6% | 3.0% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 27.9% | 34.9% | 7.0% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 21.1% | 17% | -4.1% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 6% | 2.5% | -3.5% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.3% | 25.4% | -7.9% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 11% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 12.4% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 11.5% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 6.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 9.6% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.6% | 26.3% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -7.5% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.8% | 97.5% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 98.4% | 96.3% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 96.3% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 76.7% | 8.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.7% | 37.2% | -1.5% |
| Christian | 56.4% | 46.2% | 10.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Butler Road was 17.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.3% lower than the The Colnes average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Butler Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in The Colnes and the 76th lowest crime rate of 483 local areas in Braintree .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 Butler Road, Halstead, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2016-10-27 | £381,058 |
CO9 1LJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CO9 1LJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 79 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 394 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard de Clare Community Academy Parsonage Street , CO9 2JT | 3out of 4 | 846 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard de Clare Community Primary School Parsonage Street , CO9 2JT | - not rated | 846 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Halstead Mathews Close , CO9 2BH | - not rated | 1,278 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Halstead Mathews Close , CO9 2BH | 3out of 4 | 1,278 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 | - not rated | 1,149 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ramsey College Colne Road , CO9 2HR | - not rated | 1,149 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood School Mill Chase , CO9 2DQ | - not rated | 703 yd | Non-maintained special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Greenwood School 25 Mill Chase , CO9 2DQ | - not rated | 802 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosfield School Cut Hedge Park , Halstead Road CO9 1PF | - not rated | 2,107 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Preparatory School Gosfield Hall Park , Gosfield CO9 1SE | - not rated | 3,832 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Yellow House School 1 Alderford Street , Sible Hedingham CO9 3HX | - not rated | 4,266 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Lily | 18 Trinity Street, Halstead | 399 yd | |
| Phoenix Arizona | 26 Bridge Street, Halstead | 487 yd | |
| Halstead Cafe | 62 High Street, Halstead | 500 yd | |
| Greggs PLC | 68 High Street, Halstead | 502 yd | |
| Dough & Co Woodfired Pizza | 59 - 61 High Street, Halstead | 555 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Locomotive | Butler Road, Halstead | 260 yd | |
| Halstead Town Football Club | Rosemary Lane, Halstead | 329 yd | |
| The Dorrington | 2A Trinity Street, Halstead | 393 yd | |
| Courtyard Tap | 24 Trinity Street, Halstead | 400 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 58 High Street, Halstead | 500 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA Fried Chicken | 2B Trinity Street, Halstead | 393 yd | |
| Blossom | 22 Trinity Street, Halstead | 399 yd | |
| Halstead BBQ | 30 Bridge Street, Halstead | 483 yd | |
| Buzy Beanz Bistro | 22 Bridge Street, Halstead | 488 yd | |
| Riverside Fish Bar | 72 High Street, Halstead | 500 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | High Street, Halstead | 501 yd | |
| East Of England Co-op | 12 Weavers Court, Halstead | 590 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Halstead Town Football Club ROSEMARY LANE | grass pitches | 145 yd |
| Holy Trinity Primary School TRINITY STREET | grass pitches | 380 yd |
| Halstead Fitness Studio Ltd (Closed) High Street | health and fitness suite | 528 yd |
| Mill Chase Playing Field PLAYING FIELDS PLAYING FIELDS MILL CHASE | grass pitches | 739 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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.