Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

THE PADDOCKS, CO8 5DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE PADDOCKS, CO8 5DF.

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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 5DF 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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1/10
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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 5DF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £349k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 1.9% year-on-year.

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

CO8 5DF is a safe, established residential area on The Paddocks, 0.3km from Bures in Bures. Administratively it sits within Stour Valley South ward and the Braintree constituency.

For serious buyers, CO8 5DF is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £349k, up 1.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CO8 5DF 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 5DF. 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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 317,000

10 sales · Mean £ 312,750

Detached

£ 380,000

4 sales · Mean £ 432,500

Terraced

£ 250,000

1 sales · Mean £ 250,000

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

CO8 5DF has low crime rates — 21 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 offences13
Drugs4
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson4
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good195 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Three Horseshoes0.5 km
  • The Eight Bells PH0.1 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Rose's General Store0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bures0.1 km
  • Chappel & Wakes Colne5.1 km
  • Sudbury Suffolk7.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Bures Rail Station0.1 km
  • Bures Rail Station0.2 km
  • Railway Station0.2 km
  • Railway Station0.2 km
  • Eight Bells0.2 km