Postcode CO8 5BU 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 31.2 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 0.1 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 31.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.2% 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 5BU.
Bures Hamlet, Maplestead & Belchamp near CO8 5BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 27 recent sales, the median property price is £427,500 in Stour Valley South area, with individual transactions ranging from £237,000 up to £3,100,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £570,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £362,500 |
| Terraced | 3 | £277,000 |
10 years price trend in Stour Valley South
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.