Postcode Analysis Babergh, East of England

CLAYPITS AVENUE, CO8 5DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLAYPITS AVENUE, CO8 5DA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 5DA 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

CO8 5DA is an established family neighbourhood — 57% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 22.2% year-on-year.

home £270,000 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO8 5DA is a safe, established residential area on Claypits Avenue, 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 5DA represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £270k, down 22.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CO8 5DA 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 5DA. 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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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 270,000

5 sales · Mean £ 257,000

Terraced

£ 285,000

3 sales · Mean £ 263,333

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

CO8 5DA has low crime rates — 14 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 offences8
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order3
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good195 pupils0.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Ice Age Ices0.6 km
  • Rose's General Store0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Three Horseshoes0.3 km
  • The Eight Bells PH0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bures0.7 km
  • Chappel & Wakes Colne5.3 km
  • Sudbury Suffolk7.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Tawneys Ride0.1 km
  • Church0.3 km
  • Church0.3 km
  • Eight Bells0.5 km
  • Eight Bells0.5 km