CO9 3FJ is a sought-after residential area on Cousins Yard, 0.1km from Swan Street in Sible Hedingham. Administratively it sits within Hedingham ward and the Braintree constituency.
For serious buyers, CO9 3FJ is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 72% 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 £395k.
Census 2021 statistics for CO9 3FJ are sourced from Output Area E00108700 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COUSINS YARD, CO9 3FJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COUSINS YARD, CO9 3FJ.
419
42
£ 47,300 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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.
Area Character
CO9 3FJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £395k, 72% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO9 3FJ. The average age is 41.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 355,000
3 sales · Mean £ 362,666
Semi-Detached
£ 285,000
1 sales · Mean £ 285,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CO9 3FJ has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Sible Hedingham
Hedingham School and Sixth Form
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Swan Service Station0.2 km
- Premier Convenience Store0.2 km
- The Downey's0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Sible Hedingham Sports And Social Club0.7 km
- The White Lion0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- East Of England Co-op0.1 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Limes0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Corner Cafe0.1 km
- Village Chicken0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Bodrum Kebab0.6 km
- Hedingham Chippy0.1 km
- Mahdee0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Braintree11.5 km
- Sudbury Suffolk11.8 km
- Braintree Freeport12.0 km
Bus Stops
- Post Office0.1 km
- Post Office0.1 km
- Alexandra Road0.2 km
- Alexandra Road0.2 km
- Recreation Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CO93FJ · Data under Open Government Licence