Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

OAK WALK, CO9 3PE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAK WALK, CO9 3PE.

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Population

419

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 47,300 /yr

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Employed

50%

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.

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6/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CO9 3PE — age 41, 88% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

CO9 3PE is a safe, established residential area on Oak Walk, 0.2km from Sible Hedingham in Sible Hedingham. Administratively it sits within Hedingham ward and the Braintree constituency.

For families considering a move, CO9 3PE represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £298k.

Census 2021 statistics for CO9 3PE are sourced from Output Area E00108697 (shared with 14 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 3PE. The average age is 41.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 250,000

5 sales · Mean £ 264,300

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

CO9 3PE has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences40
Vehicle crime6
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order4
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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Hedingham School and Sixth Form

Good1151 pupils0.4 km
P

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

Good216 pupils0.7 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 Station0.5 km
  • Premier Convenience Store0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Castle Hedingham Bowls Club0.9 km
  • Sible Hedingham Sports And Social Club0.1 km
  • The White Lion0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Memories Of Chinatown0.9 km
  • Corner Cafe0.6 km
  • Village Chicken0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • East Of England Co-op0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Limes0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sudbury Suffolk11.7 km
  • Braintree12.1 km
  • Bures12.5 km

Bus Stops

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