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.
CB9 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CB9 postcode area.
33,007
42
£ 44,380 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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Demographic Deep-Dive
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Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
New Cangle Community Primary School
Thurlow Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Samuel Ward Academy
Place Farm Primary Academy
Castle Manor Academy
Kedington Primary Academy
Churchill Special Free School
Westfield Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Bar Vu
- Barnardiston Arms
- Haverhill Ex Service Mens Club
- Queens Head
- Rose and Crown
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Cool Beans Cafe
- The Splashpad Kiosk
- Raj Mahal
- Abbeycroft Enterprises
- Amber's Cafe
- + 30 more
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Chalkstone Stores Ltd (Londis)
- Cineworld Cinemas Limited
- Clements Stores (Londis)
- Dalziel Limited
- Slimming World
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi
- Iceland
- Lidl UK
- Sainsbury's
- Tesco
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- East Town Visitor Centre
- Asian Spice Tandoori
- Benny's Barbecue
- China Garden
- China Inn Chinese Restaurant
- + 16 more
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