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.
OAK WALK, CO9 3PE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAK WALK, CO9 3PE.
419
41
£ 47,300 /yr
50%
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Hedingham School and Sixth Form
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Sible Hedingham
de Vere Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Swan Service Station0.5 km
- Premier Convenience Store0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Castle Hedingham Bowls Club0.9 km
- Sible Hedingham Sports And Social Club0.1 km
- The White Lion0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Memories Of Chinatown0.9 km
- Corner Cafe0.6 km
- Village Chicken0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- East Of England Co-op0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Limes0.7 km
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
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Postcode Profile: CO93PE · Data under Open Government Licence