Waters Way, Halstead
House prices, sold prices and local information for CO9 1GF.
At a glance
37 property sales on Waters Way, Halstead have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2019. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £437,500. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £502,567. Average sale prices rose from £432,495 in 2019 to £437,500 in 2026 (+1%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 26% above the Halstead average of £348,280 over the same period. 7 homes here have sold more than once since 2019; 6 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Waters Way compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all CO9 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £502,567 | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 16 | £344,247 | 23 Feb 2026 |
Sold prices on Waters Way
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18, Waters Way CO9 1GF | 23 Feb 2026 | £365,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 16, Waters Way CO9 1GF | 12 Feb 2026 | £510,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 9, Waters Way CO9 1GF | 27 Mar 2025 | £365,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Waters Way CO9 1GF | 21 Jun 2024 | £545,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 17, Waters Way CO9 1GF | 30 Nov 2022 | £380,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 21, Waters Way CO9 1GF | 28 Nov 2022 | £365,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, Waters Way CO9 1GF | 4 Nov 2022 | £365,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 18, Waters Way CO9 1GF | 20 Aug 2021 | £352,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, Waters Way CO9 1GF | 26 Mar 2021 | £529,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, Waters Way CO9 1GF | 26 Mar 2021 | £369,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 11, Waters Way CO9 1GF | 5 Mar 2021 | £509,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 17, Waters Way CO9 1GF | 15 Jan 2021 | £352,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 25, Waters Way CO9 1GF | 14 Jan 2021 | £324,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 15, Waters Way CO9 1GF | 22 Dec 2020 | £354,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 22, Waters Way CO9 1GF | 22 Dec 2020 | £484,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 19, Waters Way CO9 1GF | 21 Dec 2020 | £321,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 21, Waters Way CO9 1GF | 18 Dec 2020 | £321,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 23, Waters Way CO9 1GF | 18 Dec 2020 | £321,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 27, Waters Way CO9 1GF | 18 Dec 2020 | £609,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 29, Waters Way CO9 1GF | 18 Dec 2020 | £492,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 31, Waters Way CO9 1GF | 18 Dec 2020 | £511,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 16, Waters Way CO9 1GF | 27 Nov 2020 | £514,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 24, Waters Way CO9 1GF | 27 Nov 2020 | £509,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 26, Waters Way CO9 1GF | 30 Oct 2020 | £490,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 28, Waters Way CO9 1GF | 30 Oct 2020 | £599,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 10, Waters Way CO9 1GF | 30 Aug 2019 | £467,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 14, Waters Way CO9 1GF | 23 Aug 2019 | £489,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 12, Waters Way CO9 1GF | 30 Jul 2019 | £489,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 7, Waters Way CO9 1GF | 25 Jul 2019 | £467,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, Waters Way CO9 1GF | 27 Jun 2019 | £549,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 8, Waters Way CO9 1GF | 26 Jun 2019 | £484,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 18, Waters Way CO9 1GF | 21 Jun 2019 | £330,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 20, Waters Way CO9 1GF | 21 Jun 2019 | £341,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 9, Waters Way CO9 1GF | 21 Jun 2019 | £341,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, Waters Way CO9 1GF | 6 Jun 2019 | £314,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, Waters Way CO9 1GF | 31 May 2019 | £584,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 6, Waters Way CO9 1GF | 12 Apr 2019 | £324,995 | Semi-detached New build | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 18, Waters Way | £330,000 (Jun 2019) → £352,000 (Aug 2021) → £365,000 (Feb 2026) | +11% over 7 yrs |
| 16, Waters Way | £514,995 (Nov 2020) → £510,000 (Feb 2026) | -1% over 5 yrs |
| 9, Waters Way | £341,995 (Jun 2019) → £365,000 (Mar 2025) | +7% over 6 yrs |
| 1, Waters Way | £529,995 (Mar 2021) → £545,000 (Jun 2024) | +3% over 3 yrs |
| 17, Waters Way | £352,995 (Jan 2021) → £380,000 (Nov 2022) | +8% over 2 yrs |
| 21, Waters Way | £321,995 (Dec 2020) → £365,000 (Nov 2022) | +13% over 2 yrs |
| 6, Waters Way | £324,995 (Apr 2019) → £365,000 (Nov 2022) | +12% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Waters Way
Crime
87 crimes were reported within about a mile of Waters Way in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 27 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 |
| Shoplifting | 13 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 10 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Public order | 5 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Waters Way is in or near 4 Environment Agency flood areas:
- The River Brain through Braintree, to and including Witham Flood warning area
- 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 Waters Way
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead 210 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Richard de Clare Community Academy 370 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Gosfield School 369 pupils | Other independent school | 2–18 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| The Ramsey Academy, Halstead 702 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Halstead 211 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Gosfield Community Primary School 134 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| St Margaret's Preparatory School 154 pupils | Other independent school | 2–11 | Report | 1.9 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
- Braintree station 5.1 mi · 1 hr 41 min walk
- Braintree Freeport station 5.2 mi · 1 hr 43 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Conies Road (adj, White Horse Ave) 3 min walk
- Conies Road (S-bound, Conies Rd) 3 min walk
- Tweed Close (adj, Conies Rd) 4 min walk
- Attwoods (opp, Braintree Rd) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Elizabeth Courtauld Surgery
Factory Lane West, Halstead · 0.7 mi - The Pump House Surgery
Nonancourt Way, Earls Colne, Colchester · 3.0 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 8 of 10 · Crime: decile 7 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 81.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 9.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 9.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 809 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 61.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 22.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,946 |
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.
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