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Halstead
City in Essex, United Kingdom
Overview
Halstead is a small, historic market town in Essex, United Kingdom, best known for its beautiful riverside setting, traditional high street, and friendly community vibe. Despite its size, Halstead offers charming countryside escapes, local shops, and a glimpse of rural English life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Two Tier County
Essex
Population
386
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.95°, 0.64°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,931
Local Cost
$1,250
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
10.3°C
Summer Avg
16.6°C
Winter Avg
4.4°C
Record High
31.4°C
Record Low
-6.6°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
700 mm
Internet Speed
80 Mbps
Upload
50 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
8
Parks
0
Transport
71
Walk Score
71
Footways
141.0
Airport
STN
Distance
28 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 83 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.
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