Birch Drive, Halstead
House prices, sold prices and local information for CO9 2TS.
At a glance
4 property sales on Birch Drive, Halstead have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £333,000. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £316,000. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2018; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Birch Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Birch Drive has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all CO9 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 3 | £316,000 | 10 Aug 2023 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £333,000 | 17 Dec 2025 |
Sold prices on Birch Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2, Birch Drive CO9 2TS | 17 Dec 2025 | £333,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Birch Drive CO9 2TS | 10 Aug 2023 | £365,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Birch Drive CO9 2TS | 25 Feb 2021 | £305,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Birch Drive CO9 2TS | 31 Aug 2018 | £278,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 5, Birch Drive | £278,000 (Aug 2018) → £365,000 (Aug 2023) | +31% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Birch Drive
Crime
81 crimes were reported within about a mile of Birch Drive in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 29 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 |
| Shoplifting | 11 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Birch Drive is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- The Rivers Pant, Blackwater and Brain Flood alert area
- The River Colne from Halstead to Lexden Flood warning area
- The River Colne from Great Yeldham to Colchester Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Birch Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ramsey Academy, Halstead 702 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Halstead 211 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Richard de Clare Community Academy 370 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead 210 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School 88 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Gosfield School 369 pupils | Other independent school | 2–18 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Pebmarsh 97 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 2.4 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Chappel & Wakes Colne station 4.8 mi · 1 hr 35 min walk
- Braintree station 6.4 mi · 2 hr 7 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Coggeshall Way (adj, Colne Rd) 2 min walk
- Ramsey School (o/s, Colne Rd) 4 min walk
- Fenn Road (S-bound, Fenn Rd) 6 min walk
- Courtauld Playing Fields (adj, Colchester Rd) 6 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Elizabeth Courtauld Surgery
Factory Lane West, Halstead · 0.7 mi - The Pump House Surgery
Nonancourt Way, Earls Colne, Colchester · 2.3 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 7 of 10 · Crime: decile 8 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 82.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 12.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 5.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 770 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 58.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 25.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,861 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Nearby streets in CO9
- Colchester Road£334k
- Swan Street£393k
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- Hedingham Road£299k
- Dame Mary Walk£125k
- Westrop Drive£292k
- Kings Road£244k
- Reynolds Drive£348k
- Ashley Street£325k
- New Street£228k
- Nether Court£297k
- Tidings Hill£212k