CO8 is a postcode district in Babergh, East of England, covering 123 active and 18 retired postcodes.
The largest share of CO8 (49%) is characterised by a quiet farming community with strong rural roots and older residents, alongside a rural commuter area popular with professional households (19%). A further 16% of the district is made up of a peaceful rural village — low traffic, high green space, tight community. This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes CO8 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in CO8 are around £414k, down 21.5% year-on-year. Safety: Crime across CO8 is moderate at 103 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with similar urban districts. Figures vary considerably by individual street. An average age of 45 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 CO8 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
Area Analysis Babergh, East of England
CO8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CO8 postcode area.
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Population2,442
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Avg Age45
payments
Avg Income£ 47,200 /yr
work
Employed48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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9/10family_restroomFamily
10/10favoriteHealth
1/10workEmployment
4/10diversity_3Diversity
1/10paymentsAffluence
8/10directions_transitTransit
4/10homeHome Ownership
10/10trending_upInvestment
2/10psychology
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CO8 spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (45) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 21.5% year-on-year.
home £414,875 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.2%
Economic Activity
48%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
Violence and sexual offences99
Burglary33
Criminal damage and arson31
Other theft25
Anti-social behaviour24
school Local Schools
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Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Good195 pupils
storefront Nearby Amenities
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Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Thatchers Arms
- Three Horseshoes
- The Eight Bells PH
- The Lamarsh Lion
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Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Ice Age Ices
- Little Ropers Woodland Camping
- Rose's General Store
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Area Profile: CO8 · Data under Open Government Licence