Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

OSIER WAY, CO9 3FF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OSIER WAY, CO9 3FF.

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

354

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 47,300 /yr

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Employed

58%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CO9 3FF's low deprivation rank, 77% ownership, and £380k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £380k 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

CO9 3FF is a sought-after residential area on Osier Way, 0.2km from Sible Hedingham in Sible Hedingham. Administratively it sits within Hedingham ward and the Braintree constituency.

For serious buyers, CO9 3FF is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 77% 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £380k.

Census 2021 statistics for CO9 3FF are sourced from Output Area E00188068 (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 CO9 3FF. The average age is 31.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.4%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 286,995

9 sales · Mean £ 325,884

Semi-Detached

£ 274,995

5 sales · Mean £ 276,195

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

CO9 3FF has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences41
Other theft17
Criminal damage and arson7
Vehicle crime5
Public order4

school Local Schools

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Hedingham School and Sixth Form

Good1151 pupils0.5 km
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St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Sible Hedingham

Good216 pupils0.8 km
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de Vere Primary School

Inadequate195 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Swan Service Station0.3 km
  • Premier Convenience Store0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Castle Hedingham Bowls Club0.8 km
  • Sible Hedingham Sports And Social Club0.3 km
  • The Wheatsheaf1.0 km
  • The White Lion0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • East Of England Co-op0.5 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Limes0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Corner Cafe0.5 km
  • Village Chicken0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Bodrum Kebab0.2 km
  • Hedingham Chippy0.5 km
  • Mahdee0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sudbury Suffolk11.5 km
  • Braintree12.0 km
  • Bures12.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Sugar Loaves0.1 km
  • Sugar Loaves0.2 km
  • Sugar Loaves0.2 km
  • Station Road0.3 km
  • Station Road0.3 km