Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

WATER LANE, CO8 5DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATER LANE, CO8 5DE.

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

213

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 50,600 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CO8 5DE — age 49, 86% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

CO8 5DE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Water Lane, 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 5DE offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 86% 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 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £320k.

Census 2021 statistics for CO8 5DE are sourced from Output Area E00108748 (shared with 9 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 5DE. 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 / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 345,000

6 sales · Mean £ 408,333

Semi-Detached

£ 221,500

4 sales · Mean £ 247,000

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

CO8 5DE has low crime rates — 29 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 offences12
Drugs4
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson4
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good195 pupils0.6 km

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Three Horseshoes0.4 km
  • The Eight Bells PH0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Rose's General Store0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bures0.2 km
  • Chappel & Wakes Colne5.3 km
  • Sudbury Suffolk7.4 km

Bus Stops

  • The Swan0.2 km
  • Railway Station0.2 km
  • Bures Rail Station0.2 km
  • Railway Station0.2 km
  • Bures Rail Station0.2 km