Is CO6 1AS a safe place to live?

Yes, CO6 1AS is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 7 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of CO6 1AS?

The population for the CO6 1AS area is approximately 265 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

BURNT HOUSE ROAD, CO6 1AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURNT HOUSE ROAD, CO6 1AS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-09 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

265

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 45,900 /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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Index Insight: CO6 1AS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10

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10/10

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3/10

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7/10

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2/10

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8/10

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1/10

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10/10

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3/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CO6 1AS — age 43, 92% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO6 1AS is a sought-after residential area on Burnt House Road in Braintree. Administratively it sits within The Colnes ward and the Braintree constituency.

For families considering a move, CO6 1AS represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CO6 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00108759 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO6 1AS. The average age is 43.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.4%

Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

52%Active

FT: 34%

Unemployed: 2%

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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

CO6 1AS has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson1

Violence and sexual offences1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Chappel & Wakes Colne3.4 km
Marks Tey5.0 km
Kelvedon7.3 km