Postcode Analysis Babergh, East of England

CHURCH SQUARE, CO8 5AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH SQUARE, CO8 5AB.

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

325

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 44,300 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CO8 5AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
8/10
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6/10
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8/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CO8 5AB — age 49, 79% ownership, 21% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

CO8 5AB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Church Square, 0.1km from Bures in Bures. Administratively it sits within Bures St Mary & Nayland ward and the South Suffolk constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 79% 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.

Census 2021 statistics for CO8 5AB are sourced from Output Area E00152261 (shared with 57 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 CO8 5AB. The average age is 49.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

CO8 5AB has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences14
Criminal damage and arson5
Drugs4
Public order4
Vehicle crime4

school Local Schools

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Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good195 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Ice Age Ices0.7 km
  • Rose's General Store0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Three Horseshoes0.1 km
  • The Eight Bells PH0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bures0.4 km
  • Chappel & Wakes Colne5.3 km
  • Sudbury Suffolk7.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Church0.0 km
  • Church0.0 km
  • Eight Bells0.2 km
  • Eight Bells0.2 km
  • The Swan0.2 km