How much do houses cost in CO8 5BL?

The average property price in CO8 5BL is currently around £710k.

What is the population of CO8 5BL?

The population for the CO8 5BL area is approximately 248 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Babergh, East of England

NAYLAND ROAD, CO8 5BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NAYLAND ROAD, CO8 5BL.

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

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Population

248

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 44,300 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CO8 5BL 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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Area Character

CO8 5BL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £710k, 80% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £710k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

CO8 5BL is a mixed residential area on Nayland Road in Babergh. Administratively it sits within Bures St Mary & Nayland ward and the South Suffolk constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CO8, CO8 5BL offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £710k.

Census 2021 statistics for CO8 5BL are sourced from Output Area E00152260 (shared with 22 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 5BL. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%

Asian / British Asian0.8%

Black / African / Caribbean0.4%

Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

51%Active

FT: 30%

Unemployed: 3%

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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

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£ 710,000

1 sales · Mean £ 710,000

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Bures3.0 km
Chappel & Wakes Colne6.2 km
Sudbury Suffolk9.0 km