Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

FISHPITS LANE, CO8 5DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FISHPITS LANE, CO8 5DR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (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

Families dominate this postcode. With 71% owner-occupation and average age 45, CO8 5DR has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

CO8 5DR is a mixed residential area on Fishpits Lane in Braintree. Administratively it sits within Stour Valley South ward and the Braintree constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for CO8 5DR 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 5DR. 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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train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bures2.8 km
  • Chappel & Wakes Colne4.2 km
  • Sudbury Suffolk8.5 km