Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

HAMLET COURT, CO8 5BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAMLET COURT, CO8 5BD.

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

203

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 50,600 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CO8 5BD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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7/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

CO8 5BD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £512k, 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

CO8 5BD is a safe, established residential area on Hamlet Court, 0.2km from Bures in Bures. Administratively it sits within Stour Valley South ward and the Braintree constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CO8, CO8 5BD offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 88% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £512k.

Census 2021 statistics for CO8 5BD are sourced from Output Area E00108746 (shared with 7 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 5BD. The average age is 45.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
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

£ 502,500

6 sales · Mean £ 474,466

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

CO8 5BD has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences17
Drugs4
Public order4
Vehicle crime4
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good195 pupils0.4 km

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Three Horseshoes0.4 km
  • The Eight Bells PH0.1 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Rose's General Store0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bures0.1 km
  • Chappel & Wakes Colne5.2 km
  • Sudbury Suffolk7.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Eight Bells0.1 km
  • The Swan0.1 km
  • Eight Bells0.1 km
  • Bures Rail Station0.1 km
  • Bures Rail Station0.2 km