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Halstead, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Halstead is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 11,906. Elevation: 174 ft (53 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 11,906 |
| Population Density | 46 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 174 ft (53 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.9451°, 0.6393° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 32.4 inches (823 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.8 inches (7 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $50,434 |
| Median Age | 43.4 years |
About Halstead
Halstead is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 11,906. The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet (53 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Halstead vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Halstead vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $50,434 |
| 33% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $50,434 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $970 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.4% |
| 22% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,083 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 54.6% |
| Public Transit | 3.5% |
| Work from Home | 28.8% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $419,828 |
| 49% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,261 |
| 8% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 68.6% |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.4% |
| Housing Units | 4,762 |
Property Tax
Climate in Halstead
Halstead has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.2°C), the coldest is Jan (4.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 627 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 174 ft (53 m) |
| Area | 260.0 sq mi (673.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 46/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.9451°N, 0.6393°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1858 | NORTH SEA | Unknown | 6.0 m | - | 122 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 103 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 2.1 in |
Halstead has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.3") and February the driest (1.4").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.8% |
| 23% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 44.1% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 46/sq mi |
| Total Area | 260.0 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 54.6% |
| Public Transit | 3.5% |
| Work from Home | 28.8% |
Schools in Halstead
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| The Ramsey Academy, Halstead | - | - | - | - |
| Richard de Clare Community Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Halstead
27 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street Sounds Radio | dance, disco | MP3 | |
| Radio Caroline Flashback | 60s, 70s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| The Mix Radio 80s | 1980s, 80s | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Essex | contemporary hits radio, pop | MP3 | |
| ABC Oldies Radio | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| BBC Essex | - | UNKNOWN | |
| YellowTealPurple | ambient, electronic | OGG 65535 kbps | |
| Big L 2 | 70's, 80's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Greatest Hits Radio (Essex) | 70's, 80's | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Radio Caroline North | - | AAC+ 52 kbps | |
| Hospital Radio Colchester | - | MP3 | |
| HearMe - Love songs | love songs | MP3 | |
| Retro Mix Radio | 70s, 80s | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| The Voice Of Doom | death metal, doom metal | AAC 320 kbps | |
| Zero Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Phoenix FM | community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radioalfa2 | classic hits | MP3 | |
| Chelmsford Community Radio | independent | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Kori The Pom Radio | drum & bass, edm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| GlitterBeam Italia | lgbt, lgbtqia+ | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Sheppey FM 92.2 | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Caroline Flashback | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| City Sound | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hospital Radio Chelmsford | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| FUNKERFM | world music | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Stomp Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| NanoRadio | - | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Halstead
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderford Water Mill | ||||
| Braintree Museum | ||||
| Chelmsford Museum | ||||
| Coggeshall Museum | ||||
| Colne Valley Railway | ||||
| Combined Military Services Museum | ||||
| Earls Colne Heritage Museum | ||||
| East Anglian Railway Museum | ||||
| Essex Police Museum | ||||
| Flitch Way Railway Carriage Museum | ||||
| Gainsborough's House | ||||
| Great Bardfield Cottage Museum | ||||
| Guildhall of Corpus Christi | ||||
| Haverhill and District Local History Centre | ||||
| Heritage Centre & Platforms 5 + 6 | ||||
| Little Hall | ||||
| Museum in the Park | ||||
| Peter Edwards Library & Museum | ||||
| Radio Caroline Ross Revenge | ||||
| Restoration Shed | ||||
| Ridgewell Airfield Museum | ||||
| Sandford Mill Museum | ||||
| Sudbury Heritage Centre and Museum | ||||
| The Ancient House Museum | ||||
| The Museum of Power | ||||
| Tiptree Jam Museum | ||||
| Warner Textile Archive |
Libraries in Halstead
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARU Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Braintree Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Broomfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chelmsford Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clare Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Coggeshall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Danbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Earls Colne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Galleywood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Great Baddow Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Halstead Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hatfield Peverel Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Haverhill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kelvedon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lavenham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Long Melford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Maldon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| North Melbourne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Prettygate Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sible Hedingham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Silver End Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Springfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stanway Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sudbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Bishop Wilson Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thomas Plume's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tiptree Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Warner Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wickham Bishops Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Witham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Writtle Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Halstead
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmsford Market | |||||
| Coggeshall Market |
Hotels in Halstead
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Halstead
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Halstead
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Halstead
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Halstead
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Halstead
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Halstead
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Halstead
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Halstead
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Halstead
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmsford Brew Co Ltd | ||||
| Courtyard Brewery | ||||
| De Vossen Brewery | ||||
| Felstar Brewery | ||||
| Little Earth Project | ||||
| Maldon Brewing Co | ||||
| Mauldons | ||||
| Mighty Oak Brewing Co. Ltd | ||||
| Nethergate Brewery | ||||
| Pumphouse Brewery | ||||
| Red Fox Brewery | ||||
| Roughacre Brewery | ||||
| Shalford Brewery | ||||
| Viaduct Brewhouse |
Stadiums & Teams in Halstead
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Halstead
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Ski & Snowboard Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Halstead
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | STN | Large Airport |
| Cambridge City Airport | CBG | Medium Airport |
| London Biggin Hill Airport | BQH | Medium Airport |
| London City Airport | LCY | Medium Airport |
| London Southend Airport | SEN | Medium Airport |
| Norwich Airport | NWI | Medium Airport |
| RAF Honington | BEQ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Lakenheath | LKZ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Marham | KNF | Medium Airport |
| RAF Mildenhall | MHZ | Medium Airport |
| Wattisham Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Andrewsfield Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Armshold Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Audley End Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Barling Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Barnards Farm | - | Small Airport |
| Barnfield Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bedwell Hey Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bensons Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blooms Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Boughton North Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brickwall Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Broadmarsh Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brown Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bury Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Challock Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chatteris Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clacton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clees Hall Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Coldharbour Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cottered Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crockham Hill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Crosbie Field UL | - | Small Airport |
| Crowfield Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cuckoo Tye Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Damyns Hall Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Debach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Duxford Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Dysons Osiers Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Earls Colne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Elmsett Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Exning Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fen End Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fir Grove Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fowlmere Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Frinsted Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gerpins Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Great Ashfield Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Great Friars Thornes Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Halstead
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Greenstead Green Post Office | |
| Halstead Post Office | |
| Parkfields Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Halstead
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Perry Clayman Project |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Halstead
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Grace Baptist Church | |
| Halstead Baptist Church | |
| Halstead United Reformed Church | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Parkfields Baptist Church | |
| Saint Andrew's Church, Halstead | |
| St Francis of Assisi | |
| St James the Great, Greenstead Green | |
| St John the Baptist, Little Maplestead |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Halstead?
Halstead has a population of 11,906 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 46 people per square mile, spread across 260.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51% female and 49% male.
Is Halstead expensive to live in?
The median household income is $50,434, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $419,828 (49% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,261 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Halstead?
Halstead has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 32.4 inches, with 2.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Halstead?
Halstead has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $970. There are 1,083 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Halstead?
The median home value in Halstead is $419,828. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,261. The homeownership rate is 68.6%.
How are the schools in Halstead?
25.8% of adults in Halstead hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 44.1% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Halstead?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Halstead is 4% White, 1% Black or African American, 2.7% Asian. 96.3% of residents speak only English at home. 3.7% of the population are military veterans. 4.4% of residents have a disability.