Leather Lane is in Great Yeldham, Halstead and in Braintree district. CO9 4JB is located in the Yeldham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Braintree. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Leather Lane, Great Yeldham, Halstead, CO9 4JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO9 4HT, CO9 4JW, CO9 4QL, CO9 4JU, CO9 4JE, CO9 4JF, CO9 4QH, CO9 4QJ, CO9 4JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CO9 4JB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 49.1% | 48.7% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 50.9% | 51.3% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CO9 4JB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.5% | 44.7% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.9% | 43.8% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -0.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 2.4% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 6.7% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.9% | 48.5% | -5.4% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 36.9% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 11.2% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 17.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.8% | 19.7% | -0.1% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.9% | 13.5% | -8.4% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 18.3% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 7.7% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 20.7% | 10.0% | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.7% | 17.8% | -0.9% | 33.8% | -16.0% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.4% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 98.1% | 95.4% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96.2% 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% | 96.2% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 96.2% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.8% | 13.5% | 6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.8% | 37.2% | 7.6% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leather Lane was 72.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 130.3% higher than the Bumpstead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Leather Lane has the 2nd highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Bumpstead and the 130th highest crime rate of 481 local areas in Braintree .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Leather Lane, Halstead, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2023-10-02 | £358,066 |
| 2 Treetops Leather Lane, Halstead, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2023-05-24 | £367,613 |
| 2 Treetops Leather Lane, Halstead, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2021-09-17 | £333,478 |
| 12 Leather Lane, Halstead, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2021-09-16 | £491,739 |
| 2 Treetops Leather Lane, Halstead, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2017-10-19 | £346,096 |
CO9 4JB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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 4JB 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 | 74 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham Church Road , Great Yeldham CO9 4PT | 3out of 4 | 647 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield Church Lane , Toppesfield CO9 4DS | 3out of 4 | 2,867 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| de Vere Primary School Kirby Hall Road , Castle Hedingham CO9 3EA | - not rated | 3,508 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgewell Church of England Primary School Church Lane , Ridgewell CO9 4SA | 1out of 4 | 3,655 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belchamp St Paul Church of England Primary School Vicarage Road , Belchamp St Paul CO10 7BP | 3out of 4 | 5,132 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hedingham School and Sixth Form Yeldham Road , Sible Hedingham CO9 3QH | 3out of 4 | 4,258 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teaseldown School Sugar Loaves , 175 Swan Street CO9 3PX | - not rated | 4,828 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugondha Indian Takeaway | 3 Bridge Street, Great Yeldham | 481 yd | |
| The Kabin Cafe | Unit 19-20, Hunnable Industrial Estate | 565 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Bottles | Leather Lane, Great Yeldham | 427 yd | |
| The White Hart | Poole Street, Great Yeldham | 861 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex Pizza And Chicken | 2 Bridge Street, Great Yeldham | 465 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 | 79.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.