Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

PARSONAGE HILL, CO8 5DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARSONAGE HILL, CO8 5DH.

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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CO8 5DH combines high owner-occupation (71%), strong property values (£616k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £616k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

CO8 5DH is a safe, established residential area on Parsonage Hill, 0.4km from Bures in Braintree. Administratively it sits within Stour Valley South ward and the Braintree constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £616k.

Census 2021 statistics for CO8 5DH 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 5DH. 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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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 616,250

2 sales · Mean £ 616,250

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

CO8 5DH has low crime rates — 34 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
Burglary3
Other theft3
Vehicle crime3

school Local Schools

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Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good195 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Three Horseshoes0.7 km
  • The Eight Bells PH0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Rose's General Store0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bures0.2 km
  • Chappel & Wakes Colne5.0 km
  • Sudbury Suffolk7.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Bures Rail Station0.2 km
  • Bures Rail Station0.2 km
  • Railway Station0.2 km
  • Railway Station0.2 km
  • Eight Bells0.4 km