How much do houses cost in CO8 5DJ?

The average property price in CO8 5DJ is currently around £355k.

What is the population of CO8 5DJ?

The population for the CO8 5DJ area is approximately 377 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

COLNE ROAD, CO8 5DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLNE ROAD, CO8 5DJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

377

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Avg Age

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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

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CO8 5DJ's 71% ownership and 45-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £355k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO8 5DJ is a mixed residential area on Colne Road, 1.3km 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. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: Average house prices are around £355k.

Census 2021 statistics for CO8 5DJ 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 5DJ. 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

Semi-Detached

£ 355,000

1 sales · Mean £ 355,000

school Local Schools

Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good195 pupils1.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Bures1.0 km
Chappel & Wakes Colne4.7 km
Sudbury Suffolk7.8 km

Bus Stops

Ferriers Lane0.0 km
Ferriers Lane0.0 km