CO8 5DN is a mixed residential area on Colne Road in Braintree. Administratively it sits within Stour Valley South ward and the Braintree constituency.
For families considering a move, CO8 5DN represents 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.
Census 2021 statistics for CO8 5DN are sourced from Output Area E00173996 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COLNE ROAD, CO8 5DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLNE ROAD, CO8 5DN.
377
45
£ 50,600 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
CO8 5DN is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO8 5DN. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bures1.5 km
- Chappel & Wakes Colne4.2 km
- Sudbury Suffolk8.2 km
Bus Stops
- Bures Road0.2 km
- Bures Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CO85DN · Data under Open Government Licence