Postcode CO8 5DT is located in a rural hamlet, 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 moderate crime levels, with around 33.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bures Hamlet, Maplestead & Belchamp is £61,040 per year. The nearest station is Bures located about 2.0 miles away.
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 low crime rate, with approximately 33.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.1% 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 per household in Bures Hamlet, Maplestead & Belchamp is £61,040 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CO8 5DT.
Bures Hamlet, Maplestead & Belchamp near CO8 5DT 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 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £430,000 in Stour Valley South area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £1,430,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £525,000 |
| Terraced | 3 | £235,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £375,000 |
10 year median price trend in Stour Valley South
In the CO8 5DT postcode area, located within Bures Hamlet, Maplestead & Belchamp, there are no schools in close proximity.
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.
Elected local representatives for CO8 5DT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Peter Holland
Stour Valley South - Elected 4 May 2023
James Cleverly
Braintree - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.