Postcode Analysis Babergh, East of England

NAYLAND ROAD, CO8 5BX House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 5BX 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

Families dominate this postcode. With 57% owner-occupation and average age 41, CO8 5BX has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

home £312,375 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO8 5BX is a safe, established residential area on Nayland Road, 0.2km from Bures in Bures. Administratively it sits within Bures St Mary & Nayland ward and the South Suffolk constituency.

For families considering a move, CO8 5BX represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £312k.

Census 2021 statistics for CO8 5BX 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 5BX. 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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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 262,497

8 sales · Mean £ 284,374

Terraced

£ 209,997

4 sales · Mean £ 226,248

Detached

£ 475,000

1 sales · Mean £ 475,000

Flat

£ 205,000

1 sales · Mean £ 205,000

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

CO8 5BX has low crime rates — 19 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 offences13
Criminal damage and arson5
Drugs4
Public order4
Vehicle crime4

school Local Schools

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Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good195 pupils0.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Ice Age Ices0.7 km
  • Rose's General Store0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Three Horseshoes0.2 km
  • The Eight Bells PH0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bures0.6 km
  • Chappel & Wakes Colne5.2 km
  • Sudbury Suffolk7.8 km

Bus Stops

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