Is CO9 4LW a safe place to live?

Yes, CO9 4LW is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 8 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of CO9 4LW?

The population for the CO9 4LW area is approximately 351 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

CO9 4LW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CO9 4LW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-08 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

351

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 47,700 /yr

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Employed

48%

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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9/10

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9/10

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1/10

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5/10

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3/10

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7/10

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1/10

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7/10

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2/10

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Area Character

CO9 4LW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO9 4LW is a safe, established residential area located 0.8km from Little Yeldham in Braintree. Administratively it sits within Yeldham ward and the Braintree constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CO9 4LW are sourced from Output Area E00108874 (shared with 17 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 4LW. The average age is 47.3. 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 Asian0.3%

Black / African / Caribbean0.3%

Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active

FT: 33%

Unemployed: 2%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

CO9 4LW has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other crime2

Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham

Good133 pupils1.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Sudbury Suffolk10.6 km
Bures14.1 km
Chappel & Wakes Colne16.3 km