Postcode CO8 5AD is located in a rural town, within the Stour Valley South ward of Braintree in the East of England region , and forms part of the Bures Hamlet, Maplestead & Belchamp area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Bures Hamlet, Maplestead & Belchamp is £50,600 per year. The nearest station is Bures located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Bures Recreation Ground.
Bures Hamlet, Maplestead & Belchamp has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,992 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.
Bures Hamlet, Maplestead & Belchamp has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Bures Hamlet, Maplestead & Belchamp is £50,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CO8 5AD.
Bures Hamlet, Maplestead & Belchamp near CO8 5AD has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in Stour Valley South area, with individual transactions ranging from £237,000 up to £3,100,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £565,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £342,500 |
| Terraced | 3 | £285,000 |
10 years price trend in Stour Valley South
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Rose’s General Store | 13 Bridge Street, Bures, CO8 5AD | |
| 0 mi | Village Deli | 9A Bridge Street, Bures, CO8 5AD |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Eight Bells | 6 Colchester Road, Bures, CO8 5AE | |
| 0.1 mi | The Three Horseshoes Inn | Church Square, Bures, CO8 5BS |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.