Area Analysis Braintree, East of England

CB9 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CB9 postcode area.

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Population

33,007

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 44,380 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
workEmployment
9/10
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7/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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5/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
trending_upInvestment
9/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 64% owner-occupation and average age 42, CB9 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £299k. Property prices are trending down 2.8% year-on-year.

home £299,934 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CB9 is a postcode district in Braintree, East of England, covering 797 active and 204 retired postcodes.

The largest share of CB9 (16%) is characterised by a working-class area with settled European families facing economic pressures, alongside a rural commuter area popular with professional households (12%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes CB9 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in CB9 are around £299k, down 2.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across CB9 at 199 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 42 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full CB9 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.6%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences3128
Criminal damage and arson675
Anti-social behaviour586
Public order525
Other theft406

school Local Schools

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New Cangle Community Primary School

Good196 pupils
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Thurlow Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good73 pupils
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Samuel Ward Academy

Good1221 pupils
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Place Farm Primary Academy

Good393 pupils
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Castle Manor Academy

Good712 pupils
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Kedington Primary Academy

Good204 pupils
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Churchill Special Free School

Outstanding68 pupils
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Westfield Primary Academy

Good402 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • Bar Vu
  • Barnardiston Arms
  • Haverhill Ex Service Mens Club
  • Queens Head
  • Rose and Crown
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Cool Beans Cafe
  • The Splashpad Kiosk
  • Raj Mahal
  • Abbeycroft Enterprises
  • Amber's Cafe
  • + 30 more
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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Chalkstone Stores Ltd (Londis)
  • Cineworld Cinemas Limited
  • Clements Stores (Londis)
  • Dalziel Limited
  • Slimming World
  • + 29 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi
  • Iceland
  • Lidl UK
  • Sainsbury's
  • Tesco
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • East Town Visitor Centre
  • Asian Spice Tandoori
  • Benny's Barbecue
  • China Garden
  • China Inn Chinese Restaurant
  • + 16 more