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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Population

2,442

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 47,200 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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9/10
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10/10
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1/10
workEmployment
4/10
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1/10
paymentsAffluence
8/10
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4/10
homeHome Ownership
10/10
trending_upInvestment
2/10
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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

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.

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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

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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