CO8 5BY is a safe, established residential area on Nayland Road, 0.6km from Bures in Babergh. Administratively it sits within Bures St Mary & Nayland ward and the South Suffolk constituency.
For serious buyers, CO8 5BY is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 80% 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 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £751k.
Census 2021 statistics for CO8 5BY are sourced from Output Area E00152260 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NAYLAND ROAD, CO8 5BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NAYLAND ROAD, CO8 5BY.
248
46
£ 44,300 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CO8 5BY 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CO8 5BY combines high owner-occupation (80%), strong property values (£751k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £751k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO8 5BY. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 470,000
3 sales · Mean £ 441,666
Detached
£ 1,315,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,315,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
CO8 5BY has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Ice Age Ices0.9 km
- Rose's General Store0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Three Horseshoes0.6 km
- The Eight Bells PH0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bures0.8 km
- Chappel & Wakes Colne4.9 km
- Sudbury Suffolk8.1 km
Bus Stops
- Tawneys Ride0.4 km
- Colchester Road0.4 km
- Colchester Road0.4 km
- Hall Road0.5 km
- Hall Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CO85BY · Data under Open Government Licence