Is CO11 1RQ a safe place to live?

Yes, CO11 1RQ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 13 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in CO11 1RQ?

The average property price in CO11 1RQ is currently around £365k.

What is the population of CO11 1RQ?

The population for the CO11 1RQ area is approximately 254 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Babergh, East of England

HARDY CLOSE, CO11 1RQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARDY CLOSE, CO11 1RQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

254

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 48,900 /yr

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Employed

49%

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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8/10

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9/10

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3/10

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8/10

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1/10

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6/10

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7/10

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8/10

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2/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CO11 1RQ — age 46, 82% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £365k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 4.5% year-on-year.

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

CO11 1RQ is a safe, established residential area on Hardy Close, 0.4km from Cattawade in Brantham. Administratively it sits within Brantham ward and the South Suffolk constituency.

For serious buyers, CO11 1RQ is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 82% 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 £365k, down 4.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CO11 1RQ are sourced from Output Area E00152204 (shared with 5 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 1RQ. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active

FT: 32%

Unemployed: 0%

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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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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 359,000

4 sales · Mean £ 359,748

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

CO11 1RQ 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

Criminal damage and arson3

Vehicle crime3

Burglary2

school Local Schools

Brooklands Primary School

Good219 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby

Brantham Mill Crafts1.0 km
Little City UK0.2 km

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Ark Bar Restaurant0.3 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby

Chloe's0.7 km
Constable Park0.7 km

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Supermarkets

1 nearby

East of England Co-Operative Society0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Manningtree1.6 km
Mistley2.1 km
Wrabness7.8 km

Bus Stops

Temple Pattle0.0 km
Temple Pattle0.1 km
Main Road0.2 km
Main Road0.2 km
Westerns End0.3 km