Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

CO8 5AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CO8 5AP.

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Population

377

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 50,600 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CO8 5AP combines high owner-occupation (71%), strong property values (£644k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £644k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

CO8 5AP is a mixed residential area located 0.8km from Mount Bures in Braintree. Administratively it sits within Stour Valley South ward and the Braintree constituency.

For families considering a move, CO8 5AP represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: Prices average £644k.

Census 2021 statistics for CO8 5AP are sourced from Output Area E00173996 (shared with 20 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 CO8 5AP. The average age is 44.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 644,497

2 sales · Mean £ 644,497

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bures1.6 km
  • Chappel & Wakes Colne3.6 km
  • Marks Tey8.6 km