Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

CHURCH STREET, CO9 3NS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH STREET, CO9 3NS.

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

419

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 47,300 /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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CO9 3NS spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. £380k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

CO9 3NS is a safe, established residential area on Church Street, 0.5km from Sible Hedingham in Sible Hedingham. Administratively it sits within Hedingham ward and the Braintree constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CO9, CO9 3NS offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £380k.

Census 2021 statistics for CO9 3NS are sourced from Output Area E00108697 (shared with 14 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 3NS. The average age is 41.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 362,500

2 sales · Mean £ 362,500

Detached

£ 302,000

2 sales · Mean £ 302,000

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

CO9 3NS has low crime rates — 14 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.

Violence and sexual offences13
Other theft9
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson4
Drugs2

school Local Schools

P

St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Sible Hedingham

Good216 pupils0.2 km
S

Hedingham School and Sixth Form

Good1151 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Swan Service Station0.5 km
  • Premier Convenience Store0.5 km
  • The Downey's0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Sible Hedingham Sports And Social Club0.7 km
  • The White Lion0.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • East Of England Co-op0.5 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Limes0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Corner Cafe0.4 km
  • Village Chicken0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Bodrum Kebab0.6 km
  • Hedingham Chippy0.4 km
  • Mahdee0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Braintree11.5 km
  • Braintree Freeport12.0 km
  • Sudbury Suffolk12.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Church Street0.0 km
  • Church Street0.0 km
  • Alexandra Road0.3 km
  • Alexandra Road0.3 km
  • Recreation Road0.4 km