Postcode Analysis Babergh, East of England

GRIMWADE CLOSE, CO11 1QY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRIMWADE CLOSE, CO11 1QY.

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Population

212

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 48,900 /yr

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Employed

56%

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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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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Area Character

CO11 1QY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £252k, 78% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

CO11 1QY is a sought-after residential area on Grimwade Close, 0.4km from Cattawade in Babergh. Administratively it sits within Brantham ward and the South Suffolk constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CO11, CO11 1QY offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 78% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £252k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for CO11 1QY are sourced from Output Area E00152207 (shared with 22 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 CO11 1QY. The average age is 45.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.3%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 190,000

3 sales · Mean £ 204,666

Detached

£ 347,500

2 sales · Mean £ 347,500

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

CO11 1QY has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime3
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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Brooklands Primary School

Good219 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Chloe's0.8 km
  • Constable Park0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Little City UK0.3 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • East of England Co-Operative Society0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Ark Bar Restaurant0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Manningtree1.6 km
  • Mistley2.0 km
  • Wrabness7.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Temple Pattle0.2 km
  • Temple Pattle0.2 km
  • Westerns End0.3 km
  • Westerns End0.3 km
  • Main Road0.3 km