Armstrong Way is in Great Yeldham, Halstead and in Braintree district. CO9 4QP 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 Armstrong Way, Great Yeldham, Halstead, CO9 4QP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CO9 4QA, CO9 4QG, CO9 4QQ, CO9 4PY, CO9 4JD, CO9 4PX, CO9 4QE, CO9 4QD, CO9 4PQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CO9 4QP has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 52% | 47.8% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 48% | 52.2% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 4QP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.7% 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 | 34.2% | 28.3% | -5.9% | 37.9% | -9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.5% | 54.7% | 14.2% | 44.2% | 10.5% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 11.3% | -3.6% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 3.8% | -5.7% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 39.1% | 38.5% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -9.9% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 34.9% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 22.1% | 19.4% | -2.7% | 12.7% | 6.7% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 5.4% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.8% | 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.
In the area around CO9 4QP this area, 31% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 11.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.2% | 31% | -8.2% | 18.2% | 12.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 15% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 15.5% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 6.1% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 17.8% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.5% | 11.7% | -1.8% | 33.8% | -22.1% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 96.3% | 94.6% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 95.3% 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 | 97.4% | 95.3% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 95.3% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.6% | 76.7% | -1.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 21.1% | 13.5% | 7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.9% | 37.2% | 9.7% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Armstrong Way was 38.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.0% higher than the Bumpstead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Armstrong Way has the 8th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Bumpstead and the 212th lowest crime rate of 481 local areas in Braintree .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Armstrong Way, Halstead, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-08-03 | £164,503 |
| 3 Armstrong Way, Halstead, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2019-08-07 | £147,503 |
| 9 Armstrong Way, Halstead, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £87,500 | 2009-09-22 | £142,439 |
| 3 Armstrong Way, Halstead, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £81,200 | 2004-01-30 | £145,282 |
| 3 Armstrong Way, Halstead, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2002-08-09 | £135,718 |
The percentage of retired residents living in CO9 4QP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 66 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 186 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 | 2,530 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgewell Church of England Primary School Church Lane , Ridgewell CO9 4SA | 1out of 4 | 3,246 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| de Vere Primary School Kirby Hall Road , Castle Hedingham CO9 3EA | - not rated | 3,870 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 | 5,338 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 | 4,558 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 | 5,117 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke College Ashen Lane , Stoke-by-Clare CO10 8JE | - not rated | 5,222 yd | Other independent 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 | 276 yd | |
| The Kabin Cafe | Unit 19-20, Hunnable Industrial Estate | 392 yd | |
| Hilton Valley Kitchen | Hilton Valley Carp Fishery, Toppesfield Road | 1,050 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Bottles | Leather Lane, Great Yeldham | 302 yd | |
| The White Hart | Poole Street, Great Yeldham | 950 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex Pizza And Chicken | 2 Bridge Street, Great Yeldham | 276 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Great Yeldham Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND PAVILLION RECREATION GROUND PAVILLION TOPPESFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 924 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 | 53.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 124.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 98.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 500 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.