Is CO9 4BE a safe place to live?

Yes, CO9 4BE is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 13 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of CO9 4BE?

The population for the CO9 4BE area is approximately 372 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

CO9 4BE House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

372

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Avg Age

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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

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CO9 4BE's 65% ownership and 46-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

CO9 4BE is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from New England 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. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CO9 4BE 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 4BE. 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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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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CO9 4BE has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other crime and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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Burglary2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

Colne Valley Arms0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Sudbury Suffolk16.9 km
Dullingham18.4 km

Bus Stops

Blois Road0.1 km
Blois Road0.1 km
Birdbrook Tavern0.1 km
Birdbrook Tavern0.2 km