Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

CO9 4AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CO9 4AH.

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

372

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 47,700 /yr

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Employed

53%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

CO9 4AH is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

CO9 4AH is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Baythorn End in Braintree. Administratively it sits within Stour Valley North ward and the Braintree constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CO9 4AH are sourced from Output Area E00108785 (shared with 31 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 4AH. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

CO9 4AH has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Colne Valley Arms0.9 km
  • Tarka's Cafe0.0 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Ben & Ella's Farm Shop0.0 km
  • Morgans Butchery0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sudbury Suffolk15.8 km
  • Dullingham18.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Church0.4 km
  • Church0.4 km
  • Rowley Hill0.4 km
  • Rowley Hill0.5 km
  • Mill Road0.5 km