12,909 people · median £300,000 · Braintree
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Sold price trend from Braintree +17.9%
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Halstead is a neighbourhood in Essex with a population of 12,909. The median house price is £300,000, with 579 sales in the past 12 months and prices rising 17.9 per cent over five years.
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Terraced homes median at £258,000, flats at £159,750, detached at £420,000 and semi-detached at £320,000. The median age is 43.1 years, and 64.5 per cent of homes are owner-occupied. About 45 per cent of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Halstead overall. Air quality is low for nitrogen dioxide and moderate for fine particulate matter. Flood risk affects 3.8 per cent of the area. Broadband connectivity is strong, with 99.6 per cent superfast coverage and 68.2 per cent gigabit-capable. The Halstead Town Centre is a designated conservation area, and there are 129 listed buildings. Council tax band D is £2,215.80 for 2026/27.
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