# Halstead (CO9) Halstead's property market shows mixed performance indicators. Over five years, prices have grown at just 1.0% compound annual rate, significantly lagging broader market trends, while rental growth has substantially outpaced price appreciation at 4.8% annually. Population expansion of 1.4% over the same period suggests modest demographic growth. The district scores 54.1 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the 73rd percentile nationally—indicating performance above average but not exceptional. The postcode is currently classified at latent gentrification stage, implying limited evidence of established regeneration activity. These metrics reflect a district where rental yields may be relatively more attractive than capital growth prospects.
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- 1Property prices up 0.5% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.8% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.4% per year
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What's changing in Halstead · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.3 points this month to 54/100, driven mainly by safety.
Halstead (CO9) common questions
Is Halstead up and coming?
Halstead (CO9) has a trajectory score of 54/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 29% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 2.1 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Halstead safe?
Halstead has a safety score of 68/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Halstead?
The average property price in Halstead (CO9) is £273k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.5% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Halstead?
The median monthly rent in Halstead (CO9) is £1,159 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Halstead?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Hockley (SS5), Leigh-On-Sea (SS9), Wickford (SS11), Braintree (CM7), Bexhill-On-Sea (TN40). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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