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.
HIGHFIELDS, CO9 4QG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHFIELDS, CO9 4QG.
274
42
£ 47,700 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Post Office Stores0.3 km
- Gable Stores (Londis)0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The White Hart0.8 km
- The Three Bottles0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- The Kabin Cafe0.3 km
- Hilton Valley Kitchen0.9 km
- Sugondha Indian Takeaway0.2 km
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
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Postcode Profile: CO94QG · Data under Open Government Licence