Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

COUSINS YARD, CO9 3FJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COUSINS YARD, CO9 3FJ.

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Population

419

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 47,300 /yr

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Employed

54%

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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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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5/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

CO9 3FJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £395k, 72% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

CO9 3FJ is a sought-after residential area on Cousins Yard, 0.1km from Swan Street in Sible Hedingham. Administratively it sits within Hedingham ward and the Braintree constituency.

For serious buyers, CO9 3FJ is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 72% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £395k.

Census 2021 statistics for CO9 3FJ are sourced from Output Area E00108700 (shared with 12 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 3FJ. The average age is 41.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.3%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 355,000

3 sales · Mean £ 362,666

Semi-Detached

£ 285,000

1 sales · Mean £ 285,000

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

CO9 3FJ has low crime rates — 21 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 offences26
Other theft18
Criminal damage and arson8
Public order6
Vehicle crime4

school Local Schools

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St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Sible Hedingham

Good216 pupils0.5 km
S

Hedingham School and Sixth Form

Good1151 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Swan Service Station0.2 km
  • Premier Convenience Store0.2 km
  • The Downey's0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Sible Hedingham Sports And Social Club0.7 km
  • The White Lion0.4 km
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Supermarkets

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

1 nearby
  • The Limes0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Corner Cafe0.1 km
  • Village Chicken0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Bodrum Kebab0.6 km
  • Hedingham Chippy0.1 km
  • Mahdee0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Braintree11.5 km
  • Sudbury Suffolk11.8 km
  • Braintree Freeport12.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Post Office0.1 km
  • Post Office0.1 km
  • Alexandra Road0.2 km
  • Alexandra Road0.2 km
  • Recreation Road0.2 km