Is CO9 4NR a safe place to live?

Yes, CO9 4NR is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 16 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of CO9 4NR?

The population for the CO9 4NR area is approximately 419 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

CHURCH ROAD, CO9 4NR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH ROAD, CO9 4NR.

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

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Population

419

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 47,700 /yr

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Employed

47%

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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10/10

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9/10

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1/10

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4/10

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2/10

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7/10

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1/10

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8/10

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4/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CO9 4NR — age 46, 82% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

CO9 4NR is a safe, established residential area on Church Road, 0.5km from Dyer's End in Braintree. Administratively it sits within Stour Valley North ward and the Braintree constituency.

For families considering a move, CO9 4NR represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CO9 4NR are sourced from Output Area E00108788 (shared with 16 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 4NR. The average age is 46.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%

Asian / British Asian0.2%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

47%Active

FT: 30%

Unemployed: 2%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

CO9 4NR has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary4

Violence and sexual offences2

Other crime1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Sudbury Suffolk15.8 km
Braintree16.7 km
Braintree Freeport17.4 km

Bus Stops

Grange Lane0.0 km
Grange Lane0.0 km
Dyers End0.2 km
Dyers End0.2 km
Village Hall0.3 km