Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

CO8 5BQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CO8 5BQ's 71% ownership and 45-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

CO8 5BQ is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km from Bures in Braintree. Administratively it sits within Stour Valley South ward and the Braintree constituency.

For families considering a move, CO8 5BQ represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 45 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CO8 5BQ 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 5BQ. 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.

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

CO8 5BQ has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary2
Drugs2
Other theft2
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good195 pupils0.6 km

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Three Horseshoes0.7 km
  • The Eight Bells PH0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Rose's General Store0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bures0.5 km
  • Chappel & Wakes Colne4.7 km
  • Sudbury Suffolk8.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Colchester Road0.2 km
  • Colchester Road0.2 km