Postcode Analysis Babergh, East of England

PIKES MARSH, CO8 5AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PIKES MARSH, CO8 5AQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

444

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 44,300 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CO8 5AQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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8/10
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5/10
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1/10
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5/10
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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

CO8 5AQ is an established family neighbourhood — 57% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £425k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 8.4% year-on-year.

home £425,000 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO8 5AQ is a safe, established residential area on Pikes Marsh, 0.1km from Bures in Bures. Administratively it sits within Bures St Mary & Nayland ward and the South Suffolk constituency.

For families considering a move, CO8 5AQ represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £425k, down 8.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CO8 5AQ are sourced from Output Area E00152259 (shared with 8 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 5AQ. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 390,000

8 sales · Mean £ 394,750

Semi-Detached

£ 240,000

1 sales · Mean £ 240,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CO8 5AQ has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order4
Vehicle crime2
Drugs2

school Local Schools

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Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good195 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Ice Age Ices0.6 km
  • Rose's General Store0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Three Horseshoes0.1 km
  • The Eight Bells PH0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bures0.6 km
  • Chappel & Wakes Colne5.4 km
  • Sudbury Suffolk7.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Church0.2 km
  • Church0.2 km
  • Tawneys Ride0.2 km
  • Eight Bells0.4 km
  • Eight Bells0.4 km