Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

SPRING WAY, CO9 3SB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPRING WAY, CO9 3SB.

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Population

403

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 47,300 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CO9 3SB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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6/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

CO9 3SB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £384k, 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. Property prices are trending down 20.2% year-on-year.

home £384,285 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO9 3SB is a sought-after residential area on Spring Way, 0.2km from Swan Street in Sible Hedingham. Administratively it sits within Hedingham ward and the Braintree constituency.

For serious buyers, CO9 3SB is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. 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 45) — 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £384k, down 20.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CO9 3SB are sourced from Output Area E00108701 (shared with 8 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 3SB. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 415,000

15 sales · Mean £ 423,000

Terraced

£ 235,000

6 sales · Mean £ 252,166

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

CO9 3SB has low crime rates — 20 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 offences18
Other theft17
Criminal damage and arson7
Public order6
Vehicle crime3

school Local Schools

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

Good216 pupils0.7 km
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Hedingham School and Sixth Form

Good1151 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Swan Service Station0.3 km
  • Premier Convenience Store0.3 km
  • The Downey's0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Sible Hedingham Sports And Social Club0.9 km
  • The White Lion0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • East Of England Co-op0.2 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Limes0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Corner Cafe0.3 km
  • Village Chicken0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Bodrum Kebab0.8 km
  • Hedingham Chippy0.3 km
  • Mahdee0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Braintree11.5 km
  • Sudbury Suffolk11.7 km
  • Bures12.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Post Office0.2 km
  • Post Office0.2 km
  • The Swan0.3 km
  • The Swan0.3 km
  • Alexandra Road0.4 km