Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

CAMBRIDGE WAY, CO8 5BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAMBRIDGE WAY, CO8 5BG.

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

377

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 50,600 /yr

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Employed

43%

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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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

CO8 5BG is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £334k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 7.8% year-on-year.

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

CO8 5BG is a safe, established residential area on Cambridge Way, 0.5km from Bures in Braintree. Administratively it sits within Stour Valley South ward and the Braintree constituency.

For families considering a move, CO8 5BG represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £334k, down 7.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CO8 5BG are sourced from Output Area E00173996 (shared with 20 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 5BG. The average age is 44.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 335,000

10 sales · Mean £ 333,750

Semi-Detached

£ 340,000

3 sales · Mean £ 340,000

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

CO8 5BG has low crime rates — 20 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 offences10
Drugs4
Other theft3
Vehicle crime3
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good195 pupils0.5 km

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Three Horseshoes0.6 km
  • The Eight Bells PH0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Rose's General Store0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bures0.4 km
  • Chappel & Wakes Colne4.8 km
  • Sudbury Suffolk8.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Colchester Road0.1 km
  • Colchester Road0.1 km
  • Bures Rail Station0.4 km
  • Bures Rail Station0.5 km
  • Eight Bells0.5 km