Postcode Analysis Braintree, East of England

HIGHFIELDS, CO9 4QG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHFIELDS, CO9 4QG.

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Population

274

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 47,700 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CO9 4QG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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5/10
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1/10
workEmployment
1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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1/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 63% of tenure in CO9 4QG — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

home £250,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO9 4QG is a safe, established residential area on Highfields, 0.3km from Great Yeldham in Great Yeldham. Administratively it sits within Yeldham ward and the Braintree constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CO9 4QG is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k.

Census 2021 statistics for CO9 4QG are sourced from Output Area E00108868 (shared with 6 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 4QG. The average age is 42.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 250,000

4 sales · Mean £ 250,000

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

CO9 4QG has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences26
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson4
Other crime4
Public order3

school Local Schools

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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham

Good133 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Post Office Stores0.3 km
  • Gable Stores (Londis)0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The White Hart0.8 km
  • The Three Bottles0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The Kabin Cafe0.3 km
  • Hilton Valley Kitchen0.9 km
  • Sugondha Indian Takeaway0.2 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Waggon And Horses0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sudbury Suffolk11.9 km
  • Bures15.0 km
  • Braintree15.9 km

Bus Stops

  • The Green0.2 km
  • The Green0.2 km