How much do houses cost in CO9 3AL?

The average property price in CO9 3AL is currently around £978k.

What is the population of CO9 3AL?

The population for the CO9 3AL area is approximately 382 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

HOVIS MILL LANE, CO9 3AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOVIS MILL LANE, CO9 3AL.

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Population

382

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 50,600 /yr

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Employed

48%

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.

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9/10

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8/10

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1/10

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6/10

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2/10

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6/10

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1/10

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7/10

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2/10

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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CO9 3AL combines high owner-occupation (78%), strong property values (£978k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

CO9 3AL is a mixed residential area on Hovis Mill Lane, 0.8km from Braintree Corner in Braintree. Administratively it sits within Stour Valley South ward and the Braintree constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CO9, CO9 3AL offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 78% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £978k.

Census 2021 statistics for CO9 3AL are sourced from Output Area E00108690 (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 CO9 3AL. The average age is 48.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.3%

Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active

FT: 27%

Unemployed: 1%

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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 978,500

1 sales · Mean £ 978,500

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Braintree10.9 km
Bures11.0 km
Braintree Freeport11.4 km