Smith Gardens, Halstead

House prices, sold prices and local information for CO9 2GH.

Average price (last 12 months)
£302,500
2 sales
Average price (since 2021)
£353,377
25 sales
Price range
£273k – £500k
lowest to highest sale
Last sale
16 Mar 2026
CO9 2GH

At a glance

House prices£303k average13% below the Halstead average CrimeLower than averageLower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England DeprivationLess deprived than mostDecile 9 of 10 (10 = least deprived) Flood riskIn a flood warning areaCheck the GOV.UK long-term risk Nearest station1 hr 39 min walkChappel & Wakes Colne station Schools1 rated Good or betterWithin 1.5 miles Ultrafast broadband100% of homesNational average 80%

25 property sales on Smith Gardens, Halstead have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2021. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £302,500. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £426,450. Average sale prices fell from £321,360 in 2021 to £302,500 in 2026 (-6%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 13% below the Halstead average of £348,280 over the same period. 7 homes here have sold more than once since 2021; 7 of them sold for more the second time.

House prices on Smith Gardens compared

Smith Gardens£302,500
CO9 postcode area£348,280
Halstead£348,280
England & Wales£356,718

Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all CO9 house prices.

Average sale price by year

2021: £321,360 (11 sales)2021£321k2022: £327,500 (1 sales)2022£328k2023: £397,559 (8 sales)2023£398k2024: £454,998 (2 sales)2024£455k2025: £276,500 (1 sales)2025£277k2026: £302,500 (2 sales)2026£303k

Prices by property type

TypeSalesAverage priceLast sold
Detached11£426,4505 Nov 2024
Semi-detached8£307,2488 Jan 2026
Terraced6£280,91516 Mar 2026

Sold prices on Smith Gardens

AddressDatePriceTypeTenure
11, Smith Gardens CO9 2GH 16 Mar 2026£290,000 TerracedFreehold
5, Smith Gardens CO9 2GH 8 Jan 2026£315,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
15, Smith Gardens CO9 2GH 17 Jan 2025£276,500 TerracedFreehold
20, Smith Gardens CO9 2GH 5 Nov 2024£410,000 DetachedFreehold
23, Smith Gardens CO9 2GH 28 Mar 2024£499,995 Detached New buildFreehold
17, Smith Gardens CO9 2GH 20 Sep 2023£290,000 TerracedFreehold
7, Smith Gardens CO9 2GH 1 Sep 2023£332,500 Semi-detachedFreehold
21, Smith Gardens CO9 2GH 31 Jul 2023£499,995 Detached New buildFreehold
24, Smith Gardens CO9 2GH 30 Jun 2023£469,995 Detached New buildFreehold
18, Smith Gardens CO9 2GH 30 May 2023£482,995 Detached New buildFreehold
9, Smith Gardens CO9 2GH 26 May 2023£320,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
20, Smith Gardens CO9 2GH 31 Mar 2023£389,995 Detached New buildFreehold
22, Smith Gardens CO9 2GH 30 Mar 2023£394,995 Detached New buildFreehold
7, Smith Gardens CO9 2GH 27 May 2022£327,500 Semi-detachedFreehold
19, Smith Gardens CO9 2GH 4 Jun 2021£357,995 Detached New buildFreehold
16, Smith Gardens CO9 2GH 10 May 2021£489,995 Detached New buildFreehold
17, Smith Gardens CO9 2GH 1 Apr 2021£276,000 Terraced New buildFreehold
14, Smith Gardens CO9 2GH 25 Mar 2021£354,995 Detached New buildFreehold
15, Smith Gardens CO9 2GH 26 Feb 2021£272,995 Terraced New buildFreehold
3, Smith Gardens CO9 2GH 26 Feb 2021£289,995 Semi-detached New buildFreehold
11, Smith Gardens CO9 2GH 25 Feb 2021£279,995 Terraced New buildFreehold
7, Smith Gardens CO9 2GH 25 Feb 2021£292,995 Semi-detached New buildFreehold
5, Smith Gardens CO9 2GH 22 Feb 2021£289,995 Semi-detached New buildFreehold
9, Smith Gardens CO9 2GH 22 Feb 2021£290,000 Semi-detached New buildFreehold
1, Smith Gardens CO9 2GH 5 Feb 2021£339,995 Detached New buildFreehold

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

AddressSalesChange
11, Smith Gardens £279,995 (Feb 2021) → £290,000 (Mar 2026) +4%
over 5 yrs
5, Smith Gardens £289,995 (Feb 2021) → £315,000 (Jan 2026) +9%
over 5 yrs
15, Smith Gardens £272,995 (Feb 2021) → £276,500 (Jan 2025) +1%
over 4 yrs
20, Smith Gardens £389,995 (Mar 2023) → £410,000 (Nov 2024) +5%
over 2 yrs
17, Smith Gardens £276,000 (Apr 2021) → £290,000 (Sep 2023) +5%
over 2 yrs
7, Smith Gardens £292,995 (Feb 2021) → £327,500 (May 2022) → £332,500 (Sep 2023) +13%
over 3 yrs
9, Smith Gardens £290,000 (Feb 2021) → £320,000 (May 2023) +10%
over 2 yrs

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Crime and flood risk near Smith Gardens

Crime

65 crimes were reported within about a mile of Smith Gardens in August 2026.

Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):

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Lower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).

Violence & sexual offences23
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour10
Other theft4
Vehicle crime4
Criminal damage & arson3

Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.

Flood risk

Smith Gardens 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 Smith Gardens

SchoolTypeAgesOfstedDistance
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Halstead 211 pupils Primary Church of England 4–11 Report 0.2 mi
The Ramsey Academy, Halstead 702 pupils Secondary 11–16 Report 0.3 mi
Richard de Clare Community Academy 370 pupils Primary 3–11 Good Report 0.7 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 2.0 mi
Gosfield School 369 pupils Other independent school 2–18 Report 2.0 mi
St Giles' Church of England Primary School 91 pupils Primary Church of England 4–11 Good Report 2.2 mi
St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Pebmarsh 97 pupils Primary Church of England 4–11 Report 2.3 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 5.0 mi · 1 hr 39 min walk

Nearest bus stops

  • Churchill Avenue (opp, Sudbury Rd) 3 min walk
  • Churchill Avenue (adj, Sudbury Rd) 3 min walk
  • Star Stile (adj, Sudbury Rd) 5 min walk
  • Star Stile (opp, Sudbury Rd) 5 min walk

GP surgeries

  • The Elizabeth Courtauld Surgery
    Factory Lane West, Halstead · 0.8 mi
  • The Pump House Surgery
    Nonancourt Way, Earls Colne, Colchester · 2.6 mi
  • Hedingham Medical Centre
    10 Falcon Square, Castle Hedingham, Halstead · 3.4 mi

Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.

Area profile

Deprivation

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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

HereEng & Wales
Owned82.2%62.5%
Private rented12.3%20.3%
Social rented5.5%17.1%
Households770

People

HereEng & Wales
Under 1516.9%17.4%
Aged 15–6458.0%64.1%
Aged 65+25.1%18.6%
Residents1,861

Broadband

HereUK
Superfast (30Mbit+)100%95%
Ultrafast (300Mbit+)100%80%
Gigabit-capable100%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.

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