Sloe Hill is in Halstead and in Braintree district. CO9 1PA is located in the Gosfield & Greenstead Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Braintree. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sloe Hill, Halstead, CO9 1PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CO9 1PA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 52.8% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 47.2% | 47.2% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 | 19.9% | 33.7% | 13.8% | 37.9% | -4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.2% | 40.9% | -13.3% | 44.2% | -3.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 6% | 6.9% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 17.6% | 16.2% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 10.1% |
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 | 41.6% | 48.7% | 7.1% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 29% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 11.9% | -6.9% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 9.9% | 6.1% | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 23.5% | 20.3% | -3.2% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 9.3% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 14.8% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 6.2% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 21.3% | 10.0% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.4% | 25.8% | 4.4% | 33.8% | -8.0% |
| Other | 7.7% | 2.4% | -5.3% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.4% | 98.8% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 97.3% | 94.5% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 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 | 96% | 94.5% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 17.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.5% | 37.2% | 7.3% |
| Christian | 40.2% | 46.2% | -6.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 14.9% | 6.0% | 8.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sloe Hill was 36.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.8% lower than the Hedingham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sloe Hill has the 12th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Hedingham and the 217th 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 been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sloe House Sloe Hill, Halstead, Essex Other, an established residential building | £2,090,000 | 2026-02-06 | £2,056,506 |
| Sloe House Sloe Hill, Halstead, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £2,090,000 | 2026-02-06 | £2,075,117 |
| Sloe Lodge Sloe Hill, Halstead, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2005-03-31 | £645,603 |
| Sloe Lodge Sloe Hill, Halstead, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2003-11-28 | £342,638 |
CO9 1PA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CO9 1PA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 106 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Other | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 816 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard de Clare Community Academy Parsonage Street , CO9 2JT | 3out of 4 | 1,503 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard de Clare Community Primary School Parsonage Street , CO9 2JT | - not rated | 1,503 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 | 1,900 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 | 1,900 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 | 1,813 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ramsey College Colne Road , CO9 2HR | - not rated | 1,813 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hedingham School and Sixth Form Yeldham Road , Sible Hedingham CO9 3QH | - not rated | 5,093 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hedingham School and Sixth Form Yeldham Road , Sible Hedingham CO9 3QH | 3out of 4 | 5,093 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,357 yd | Non-maintained special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Greenwood School 25 Mill Chase , CO9 2DQ | - not rated | 1,469 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosfield School Cut Hedge Park , Halstead Road CO9 1PF | - not rated | 1,498 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Preparatory School Gosfield Hall Park , Gosfield CO9 1SE | - not rated | 3,268 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Yellow House School 1 Alderford Street , Sible Hedingham CO9 3HX | - not rated | 3,705 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 | 997 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Locomotive | Butler Road, Halstead | 879 yd | |
| The Dorrington | 2A Trinity Street, Halstead | 962 yd | |
| Halstead Town Football Club | Rosemary Lane, Halstead | 988 yd | |
| Courtyard Tap | 24 Trinity Street, Halstead | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA Fried Chicken | 2B Trinity Street, Halstead | 962 yd | |
| Blossom | 22 Trinity Street, Halstead | 997 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Health & Fitness Club (Closed) White Ash Green | health and fitness suite | 779 yd |
| Holy Trinity Primary School TRINITY STREET | grass pitches | 795 yd |
| Halstead Town Football Club ROSEMARY LANE | grass pitches | 833 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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.