Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

PARSONAGE GROVE, CO8 5BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARSONAGE GROVE, CO8 5BU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

203

cake
Avg Age

45

payments
Avg Income

£ 50,600 /yr

work
Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: CO8 5BU 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

shieldSafety
1/10
family_restroomFamily
10/10
favoriteHealth
1/10
workEmployment
9/10
diversity_3Diversity
2/10
paymentsAffluence
8/10
directions_transitTransit
7/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
trending_upInvestment
6/10
psychology

Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CO8 5BU's low deprivation rank, 88% ownership, and £525k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

home £525,000 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO8 5BU is a safe, established residential area on Parsonage Grove, 0.3km from Bures in Bures. Administratively it sits within Stour Valley South ward and the Braintree constituency.

For serious buyers, CO8 5BU is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £525k.

Census 2021 statistics for CO8 5BU are sourced from Output Area E00108746 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

open_in_new Open Interactive Map

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO8 5BU. The average age is 45.4. 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 Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 0%
lightbulb

Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

analytics Full Demographics Profile

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 487,500

2 sales · Mean £ 487,500

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

CO8 5BU has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences13
Drugs4
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson4
Burglary3

school Local Schools

P

Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good195 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

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

Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Rose's General Store0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bures0.1 km
  • Chappel & Wakes Colne5.1 km
  • Sudbury Suffolk7.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Bures Rail Station0.1 km
  • Bures Rail Station0.1 km
  • Railway Station0.1 km
  • Railway Station0.2 km
  • Eight Bells0.2 km