Postcode CO8 5DG 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 0.1 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 29.4 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 5DG.
Bures Hamlet, Maplestead & Belchamp near CO8 5DG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bures located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bures | N/A | Walking directions to Bures |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bures Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Bures Recreation Ground |
| 0.1 mi | Bures Common | Small | Walking directions to Bures Common |
Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £471,000 in Stour Valley South area, with individual transactions ranging from £237,000 up to £3,100,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £545,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £342,500 |
| Terraced | 2 | £264,500 |
10 year median price trend in Stour Valley South
In the CO8 5DG postcode area, located within Bures Hamlet, Maplestead & Belchamp, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CO8 5DG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Village Deli | 9A Bridge Street, Bures, CO8 5AD | Walking directions to Village Deli |
| 0.1 mi | Rose’s General Store | 13 Bridge Street, Bures, CO8 5AD | Walking directions to Rose’s General Store |
Annual council tax rates for Braintree district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.