How much do houses cost in CO8 5BJ?

The average property price in CO8 5BJ is currently around £925k.

What is the population of CO8 5BJ?

The population for the CO8 5BJ area is approximately 248 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Babergh, East of England

SMALLBRIDGE, CO8 5BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SMALLBRIDGE, CO8 5BJ.

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

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Population

248

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 44,300 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CO8 5BJ 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10

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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CO8 5BJ combines high owner-occupation (80%), strong property values (£925k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £925k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

CO8 5BJ is a mixed residential area on Smallbridge in Babergh. Administratively it sits within Bures St Mary & Nayland ward and the South Suffolk constituency.

For serious buyers, CO8 5BJ is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. 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. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £925k.

Census 2021 statistics for CO8 5BJ are sourced from Output Area E00152260 (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 CO8 5BJ. The average age is 46.1. 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 Asian0.8%

Black / African / Caribbean0.4%

Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

51%Active

FT: 30%

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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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 925,000

1 sales · Mean £ 925,000

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Bures2.7 km
Chappel & Wakes Colne5.5 km
Sudbury Suffolk9.3 km