Bourne Close is in Halstead and in Braintree district. CO9 1QH is located in the Halstead Trinity electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Braintree. This postcode has been in use since 1984-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bourne Close, Halstead, CO9 1QH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO9 1LU, CO9 1AJ, CO9 1AR, CO9 1BB, CO9 1BE, CO9 1AL, CO9 1LS, CO9 1AH, CO9 1EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CO9 1QH is primarily male, with 53.4% of the population 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 | 48.4% | 46.6% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 51.6% | 53.4% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
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 | 27.7% | 35.8% | 8.1% | 37.9% | -2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.5% | 49% | -2.5% | 44.2% | 4.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 13% | 7.8% | -5.2% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 4.5% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 45.4% | 43.6% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 36.5% | -2.1% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 14.7% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 4.6% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 18.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.4% | 26.7% | -9.7% | 18.2% | 8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.3% | 15.2% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 15.6% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.9% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 14.8% | 8.3% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.5% | 18.1% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -15.7% |
| Other | 6.9% | 4.5% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.1% | 92.5% | -4.6% | 81.4% | 11.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
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 | 95.4% | 94.5% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 94.5% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.6% | 76.7% | -1.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 22.1% | 13.5% | 8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.7% | 37.2% | 9.5% |
| Christian | 42.8% | 46.2% | -3.4% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bourne Close was 76.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.7% lower than the Halstead St Andrew's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bourne Close has the 14th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Halstead St Andrew's and the 122nd highest crime rate of 481 local areas in Braintree .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 1400.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Bourne Close, Halstead, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-05-01 | £290,548 |
| 3 Bourne Close, Halstead, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2019-06-13 | £273,091 |
| The Tardis, 5 Bourne Close, Halstead, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2019-02-26 | £270,557 |
| 7 Bourne Close, Halstead, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2017-05-25 | £298,007 |
| 6 Bourne Close, Halstead, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £154,995 | 2013-10-04 | £259,630 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 948 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard De Clare Community Academy Parsonage Street , CO9 2JT | 3out of 4 | 1,237 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Halstead Mathews Close , CO9 2BH | 3out of 4 | 2,253 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosfield Community Primary School The Street , Gosfield CO9 1ST | 3out of 4 | 2,674 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 | 5,189 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 | 1,997 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 | 2,070 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Preparatory School Gosfield Hall Park , Gosfield CO9 1SE | - not rated | 3,390 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Yellow House School 1 Alderford Street , Sible Hedingham CO9 3HX | - not rated | 5,161 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 | 1,058 yd | |
| Phoenix Arizona | 26 Bridge Street, Halstead | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtauld Halstead Bowls Club | C/O 54 Whitehorse Ave,, Halstead | 191 yd | |
| Three Pigeons | Mount Hill, Halstead | 516 yd | |
| Halstead Royal British Legion Club | 13 The Causeway, Halstead | 1,006 yd | |
| The Dorrington | 2A Trinity Street, Halstead | 1,029 yd | |
| Courtyard Tap | 24 Trinity Street, Halstead | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA Fried Chicken | 2B Trinity Street, Halstead | 1,029 yd | |
| Blossom | 22 Trinity Street, Halstead | 1,058 yd | |
| Buzy Beanz Bistro | 22 Bridge Street, Halstead | 1,076 yd | |
| Halstead BBQ | 30 Bridge Street, Halstead | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Of England Co-op | Abels Road, Halstead | 216 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Primary School TRINITY STREET | grass pitches | 995 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% |
| Median download speed | 34.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 35.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 45.65 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 45.65 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.